Middle and Late Childhood Development Quiz

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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