Isolation Intimacy and Cognitive Development Quiz

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What are some common fears/stressors for children in this age group?

Fear of losing a favorite toy

Fear of not getting good grades in school

Fear of the unknown, of the dark, of mutilation (correct)

Fear of missing a favorite TV show

Why is constant supervision important for safety in this age group?

To prevent children from making friends

To prevent accidents and injuries due to curiosity and exploration (correct)

To ensure they never play alone

To avoid letting them watch TV unsupervised

What is a common sign that stress or illness may be affecting a child in this age group?

Improved behavior at home

Regression and separation anxiety (correct)

Increased appetite

Decreased need for sleep

Why is it important to report suspected child abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations for children in this age group?

To help protect the child from harm or danger Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested safety measure for riding in an automobile with a child in this age group?

Use a car seat or booster seat Signup and view all the answers

Why is encouragement and praise important for children in this age group?

To boost their self-esteem and confidence Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear or stressor for school-age children?

Fear of bodily injury Signup and view all the answers

How do school-age children typically view illness or pain?

With guilt and/or as punishment Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear related to peers for school-age children?

Fear of failure to live up to expectations Signup and view all the answers

Why might school-age children have a fear of the unknown?

Due to lack of control Signup and view all the answers

What might school-age children fear in terms of safety?

Fear of bodily injury Signup and view all the answers

Why might school-age children resent forced dependence and lack of privacy?

Because they want privacy and independence Signup and view all the answers

What is a common fear or stressor faced by individuals in the described age group?

Balancing multiple responsibilities at work and home Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a significant fear/stressor related to safety?

Major cause of death due to accidents and suicides Signup and view all the answers

Which situation poses a fear/stressor according to the provided information?

Balancing work, home, and society roles simultaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is a common stressor related to relationships and friendships in this age group?

Developing friendships and maintaining intimate relationships Signup and view all the answers

What fear/stressor is associated with safety based on the provided information?

Risk of STDs due to experimentation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge typically faced by individuals in this described age group?

Balancing career, marriage, and child-rearing roles concurrently Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Preschool Age (3-5 years)

Begins to develop social skills by imitating adults and playing in groups
Engages in pretend play and ascribes living qualities to inanimate objects
Needs praise and encouragement and may feel guilty if they disappoint parents or make mistakes
Fears the unknown, darkness, mutilation, bodily injury, and being left alone
Requires constant supervision to prevent accidents and injuries
Utilizes Child Life services to explain procedures and equipment
Benefits from parental presence and participation in care while hospitalized

School Age (5-12 years)

Experiences seasonal growth spurts in Spring and Fall, gaining 5-6 pounds per year
Develops neuromuscular skills and balance, with some clumsiness due to growth spurts
Understands cause and effect, tells time, and plans ahead
Begins to question parental authority and needs praise and encouragement
Fears the unknown, pain, bodily injury, mutilation, separation from caregivers, and death
May be influenced by peer pressure and non-parent adult idols
Needs control over privacy and may resent forced dependence
Suspected child abuse, neglect, or unsafe situations must be reported

Adulthood

Brain cell development peaks, and biological maturity is complete
Reaches peak intelligence, memory, and abstract thought
Forms own opinions and makes independent decisions
Chooses vocation and receives appropriate education
Develops and maintains friendships and intimate love relationships
Fears loss of independence, job loss, separation, and balancing responsibilities
May experience stress, depression, and domestic violence
Requires at least one thorough health assessment yearly and smoking cessation counseling
Treat with respect and involve in plan of care and decision-making

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