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Which of the following is true about physical changes in middle and late childhood?
Which of the following is true about physical changes in middle and late childhood?
- Weight gain averages 2-3 lbs. each year (correct)
- Baby fat increases
- Growth averages 5-7 inches per year
- Muscle mass and strength decrease
What happens to the brain during middle and late childhood?
What happens to the brain during middle and late childhood?
- Ossification of bones
- Significant changes in prefrontal cortex (correct)
- Brain volume decreases
- Decreased attention, reasoning, and cognitive control
What is the average annual weight gain during middle and late childhood?
What is the average annual weight gain during middle and late childhood?
- 15-20 lbs.
- 2-3 lbs.
- 5-7 lbs. (correct)
- 10-12 lbs.
What is the process of bone hardening called?
What is the process of bone hardening called?
What are the changes in the prefrontal cortex associated with during middle and late childhood?
What are the changes in the prefrontal cortex associated with during middle and late childhood?
Flashcards
Annual Weight Gain (Middle/Late Childhood)
Annual Weight Gain (Middle/Late Childhood)
On average, children gain approximately 5-7 pounds per year during middle and late childhood.
Brain Development (Middle/Late Childhood)
Brain Development (Middle/Late Childhood)
Significant developmental changes occur, supporting improvements in attention, reasoning, and cognitive control.
Ossification
Ossification
The hardening of bones, making them stronger and more resilient.
Study Notes
Physical Changes in Middle and Late Childhood
- Between 6-12 years old, children experience a gradual and steady increase in height and weight.
- The brain undergoes significant development during this period, with the cerebral cortex increasing in size and the neural connections becoming more complex.
Brain Development
- The prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making, planning, and impulse control, undergoes significant changes during middle and late childhood, leading to improved cognitive abilities.
Physical Growth
- On average, children gain around 4-5 pounds (1.8-2.3 kilograms) in weight per year during middle and late childhood.
Bone Development
- The process of bone hardening is called ossification, which continues throughout childhood and adolescence, eventually replacing all cartilage with bone.
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