Childhood Development - Preschool Stage

<p>Concern regarding body mutilation/alterations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2000 words (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concrete operational stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facilitates cooperation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Riding a tricycle with speed and dexterity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Desire to please parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10-13 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most will undergo a growth spurt before their first menstrual period. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abstract thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of identity and self-esteem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parents, peers, teachers, and others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Car accidents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They help foster a sense of belonging. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased caloric &amp; protein requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tobacco use has decreased, but electronic cigarettes have increased. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prepare adolescents before they experience puberty changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Children in school need safety education, about cars, bikes, harmful substances (drugs, alcohol, smoking), and water safety.

Puberty in boys typically starts between the ages of 10 and 13, with physical changes like wider shoulders, muscle growth, deeper voice, and increased body hair.

Girls typically experience puberty 6 months to 2 years before boys, with growth spurts and secondary sex characteristics developing before menstruation.

Adolescents move from concrete to abstract thinking. They start to use reasoning and imagine possibilities.

Teenagers develop a sense of self. This sense of self can change as they experience new things and discover who they are.

Teenagers rely on peers to understand societal norms and expectations.

Teens need more calories and protein due to growth spurts. They should eat frequent meals and manage dietary needs.

Car accidents are a major risk for teens. Risky driving behaviors increase this risk.

Electronic cigarette use has increased in teens, contrasting with a decreasing rate of conventional smoking.

Education is crucial to help teens avoid unplanned pregnancies and to provide support.

Preschoolers double their weight from infancy, have improved vision and muscle control, and start to lose baby teeth. They can ride tricycles, jump, and use tools like hammers.

Preschoolers understand time, their name, address, days of the week, and gender. They develop a logical understanding of right and wrong. Imaginary friends are common.

Preschoolers desire parental approval but might show temper tantrums, mood swings, and growing awareness of the world beyond themselves.

Preschoolers' vocabularies grow to 2000 words, and they can use longer sentences (six to eight words) with correct pronouns.

Preschool-age children are vulnerable to accidents, including falls, car accidents, bicycle accidents, burns, and poisoning. Stranger danger is a significant concern.

Growth is slower, but a growth spurt happens before puberty. Permanent teeth replace baby teeth, muscle coordination improves, and the brain reaches adult size.

School-age children master concrete logic and thinking. They understand they are not always right and learn complex grammar.

School-age children want to create things, are competitive, and are concerned with body image. They play in groups, often same-sexed.

Vocabulary significantly expands during preschool (2000 words) and school age (3000+ words).

A period during childhood where there's a rapid increase in size, usually just before puberty.