38 Questions
Which of the following is a change in physical development during middle and late childhood?
Slower growth rate compared to early childhood
Which area of the brain becomes more developed during middle and late childhood?
Frontal lobes
What are some possible benefits of participating in sports during middle and late childhood?
Improved physical and emotional development
Which of the following is NOT a possible problem associated with participation in organized sports?
Physical activity in children includes playing video games
What is the definition of obesity in children based on Body Mass Index (BMI)?
BMI at or above 95th percentile for age
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive aspect associated with childhood obesity?
Weakened blood-brain barrier in brain
What is the term used to describe the lack of recognition that children are overweight or obese?
Oblivobesity
According to Bigelow & La Gaipa (1975), how is the conceptualization of friendship different for different age groups?
Friendship focuses on mutual activities
According to Selman (1980), at which stage of friendship development does a friend become someone you can trust with secrets?
Stage 3
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
Using electronic technology to bully others
What is one of the risks associated with divorce?
Behavior problems
According to Erikson's theory of socioemotional development, what is the main focus of the fourth stage?
Developing a sense of industry and achieving goals
What is the main characteristic of self-concept in middle and late childhood?
It becomes more realistic than in previous stages
Which of the following best describes Kohlberg's stages of moral development?
Preconventional, conventional, and postconventional
What is the main difference between conventional and postconventional morality according to Kohlberg's theory?
Conventional morality focuses on obeying rules and gaining approval, while postconventional morality is based on higher ethical principles
According to Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory, which of the following is NOT one of the eight specific intelligences?
Emotional
Which of the following is NOT a component for creativity according to Table 5.3?
Critical Thinking
What is the measure of intelligence that is adjusted for age?
IQ
What is the term used to describe deficits in IQ and adaptive functioning?
Intellectual Disability
What is the most common reason for dropout in organized sports?
Not having fun
What percentage of children count playing video games as exercise?
25%
What is the ratio used to determine if a child is overweight based on Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Above 85th percentile
What are some cognitive aspects associated with childhood obesity?
Poor executive functioning
Which of the following is a change in physical development during middle and late childhood?
Slower growth rate
What is the term used to describe the lack of recognition that children are overweight or obese?
Body image distortion
What is the main characteristic of self-concept in middle and late childhood?
Stability
What is the main characteristic of Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?
Balanced intelligence
What is the most likely cause of intellectual disability?
Both genetic and environmental factors
What is the most common distribution of IQ scores in the general population?
Normal distribution
What is the primary factor that affects classroom behavior and performance in children from different cultural backgrounds?
Cultural differences
What is the term used to describe a specific impairment of academic learning that interferes with a specific aspect of schoolwork?
Learning disability
What is the main characteristic of self-esteem in middle and late childhood?
Evaluative judgment of self
Which legislation requires schools to provide free, appropriate public education to individuals with disabilities up to age 21?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, which level focuses on self-interest and avoiding punishment?
Preconventional morality
According to Bigelow & La Gaipa's conceptualization of friendship, at which age does friendship focus on mutual activities?
Middle childhood
According to Selman's stages of friendship development, at which stage does a friend become someone you can trust with secrets?
Stage 3
What is the term used to describe unwanted, aggressive behavior involving a real or perceived power imbalance?
Bullying
What are the risks associated with divorce?
Both A and B
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