Early Childhood Physical Development Midterm

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What emotional benefit do children gain from having loving relationships with parents and siblings?

They develop a stronger interest in their genitals.

They are generally better at forming friendships. (correct)

They fear dark places and animals less.

They are less likely to become aggressive.

During which psychosexual stage do children show heightened interest in their genitals?

Latency stage

Phallic stage (correct)

Oral stage

Anal stage

What is a common source of fear in preschool children?

Fear of bodily injury (correct)

Fear of social interactions

Fear of conflicts with peers

Fear of academic failure

What underlying reason do children identify with their same-gender parent in the Oedipal or Electra Complex?

To resolve jealousy towards the opposite-gender parent. Signup and view all the answers

At what age do most girls experience their preadolescent growth spurt?

Around age 9 or 10 Signup and view all the answers

What type of aggression might a preschool child display when taking a toy from another child?

Hostile aggression Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the ability to predict how well one will remember something?

Metamemory Signup and view all the answers

How much do children in middle childhood typically grow in height each year until puberty?

2 to 3 inches Signup and view all the answers

At what grade level has a child's vocabulary typically grown to approximately 40,000 words?

Fifth grade Signup and view all the answers

Which fear is LEAST likely to occur during preschool years?

Fear of homework Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes fluency disorders?

Speech that is labored, slow, or too fast Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of metamemory in children during middle childhood?

Awareness of their own cognitive abilities Signup and view all the answers

What condition refers to the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words longer than normal?

Stuttering Signup and view all the answers

Which language development skill do older children exhibit more flexibility in learning?

Rules of grammar Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of self-concept tends to develop positively in children during middle and late childhood?

Self-control Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an articulation disorder?

Incorrect production of speech sounds Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive abilities are primarily exhibited in the preoperational stage of development?

Imitation of adult behavior and play Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cognitive limitation observed in young children?

Confusing reality with superficial appearance Signup and view all the answers

At what age range does Piaget identify the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development?

0-2 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of children in the concrete operational stage?

Concepts are tied to concrete situations Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive development occurs between the ages of 2 and 7, according to Piaget?

Symbolic thinking and use of symbols Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'object permanence' as developed in the sensorimotor stage?

Understanding that objects exist even when not seen Signup and view all the answers

During which stage do children begin to use proper syntax and grammar to express concepts?

Preoperational Stage Signup and view all the answers

What pattern of cognitive errors is observed across cultures in young children?

Immature cognitive errors Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive skill involves the understanding that physical properties remain constant despite changes in appearance?

Conservation Signup and view all the answers

At what age do Piaget's concepts suggest that children start developing operational and abstract reasoning?

11 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive limitation of preschoolers according to Piaget?

Difficulty distinguishing personal viewpoints from others Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible explanation for why young children have poorer memory compared to older children?

They lack certain brain development aspects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following stages of language development introduces grammatical modifications?

Phrases with Inflections Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive limitation refers to difficulty in grouping objects based on shared features?

Classification Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of memory shows that young children perform better at one type compared to another?

Recognition memory over recall memory tasks Signup and view all the answers

By what age is basic syntax expected to be fully realized in children?

10 years old Signup and view all the answers

What significant physical changes occur around age 3?

Development of a leaner body structure Signup and view all the answers

Which hemisphere of the brain is primarily responsible for language and logic during early childhood?

Left Hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What is true about handedness in children?

It can be established by early childhood Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of gross motor skills?

They involve large bodily movements Signup and view all the answers

At approximately what average height should a child be by age 6?

About 46 inches Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes brain development in early childhood?

The left hemisphere grows more fully during ages 2 to 6 Signup and view all the answers

What do boys typically have more of compared to girls at the age of 3?

Muscle mass Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the development of the child's physical appearance around age 3?

Less pronounced features compared to infancy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Body changes include loss of baby fat, developing a leaner build, and lengthening of trunks and limbs.
By age 3, abdominal muscles form, resulting in a tighter stomach appearance.
Boys typically possess more muscle mass than girls during this stage.
Heads appear relatively large compared to bodies but reduce size ratio over time.
At age 6, average height is about 46 inches and average weight is approximately 46 pounds, with variations influenced by socio-economic factors and health.

Brain Development

Significant growth in brain complexity occurs, enhancing cognitive behavior.
Brain divided into right (creativity, artistic skills) and left hemispheres (language, logic).
Left hemisphere matures more quickly in early childhood; facilitates early language acquisition.
Handedness becomes established by middle childhood, with 90% of the population being right-handed.

Motor Skills

Motor skills encompass gross abilities like running, jumping, and balancing.

Cognitive Development

Children become actively engaged in understanding, organizing, and manipulating knowledge.
Cognitive limitations include difficulty with attention control, memory function, and distinguishing reality from appearance.
Common cognitive errors are consistent across cultures, as identified during the preoperational stage (ages 2-7).
Language use increases alongside symbolic thought and play, with children engaging in imaginative scenarios.

Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

Sensorimotor (0-2): Coordination of senses with motor responses; object permanence develops.
Preoperational (2-7): Symbolic thinking; imagination strong but complex thoughts challenging; conservation sensitivity begins.
Concrete Operational (7-11): Logic applied to concrete situations; understanding of time and quantity develops.
Formal Operational (11+): Abstract logic and reasoning; capable of hypothetical thinking.

Cognitive Limitations in Preschoolers

Egocentrism: Inability to differentiate own perspective from others.
Difficulty in classification and serial ordering of objects.
Children generally exhibit less effective memory recall; recognition is better.

Language Development

Sentence complexity correlates with advanced language development; increasing average word count per sentence.
Stages of language development progress from utterances to complex sentences.
Loving family relationships foster more positive friendships and interpersonal skills.

Sexuality and Development

Ages 3-6 signify the phallic stage as children show increased interest in body parts, aligning with Freud’s theories of attraction and identification.

Emotional Development: Fears and Aggression

Fear is common due to children’s fantasy lives; typical fears include animals and separation from parents.
Aggression often surfaces around age 2-3, manifesting in both intentional harm and goal-directed hostility.

Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Growth patterns vary significantly; girls experience a growth spurt around ages 9-10 and boys around 11-12.
Average growth rate is 2-3 inches and 3 kg per year leading up to puberty.

Metamemory and Metacognition

Metamemory: Understanding memory processes aids in predicting study requirements.
Metacognition: Awareness of cognitive abilities helps regulate learning strategies.

Language Development in Middle Childhood

Vocabulary expands to 40,000 words by fifth grade, facilitating complex classification.
Older children adapt to grammar rules more flexibly than younger peers.

Communication Disorders

Fluency disorders include stuttering, affecting speech rate and clarity.
Articulation disorders relate to producing speech sounds correctly.
Voice disorders involve issues with pitch, volume, and quality, significantly more common in boys.

Psychosocial Development

Positive self-concept and self-control typically develop in boys and girls during middle childhood.

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Description

This midterm quiz focuses on physical development in early childhood, specifically for children aged two to six. It covers body changes around age three, including loss of baby fat, growth in limbs, and gender differences in muscle mass. Assess your understanding of key concepts related to children's development during this crucial age.