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What can help prevent and treat common sleep problems and night wakings experienced by young children?
Which factor tends to increase aggressive behavior in preschoolers according to the text?
What is a risk factor that may predispose children to physical abuse?
What is the chief psychosocial task of the preschooler according to Erikson?
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What is a common form of sexual abuse mentioned in the text?
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Which behavior modeling does the text suggest tends to increase aggressive behavior in preschoolers?
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In Piaget's theory, what type of thinking characterizes the preschool age?
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What marks the beginning of the development of the superego in preschoolers?
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What is a recommended approach for preventing child maltreatment according to the text?
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At what stage do children in Kohlberg's theory move from a punishment and obedience orientation?
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What is one characteristic of young children's understanding of spirituality?
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Which area of development includes further separation-individuation and more sophisticated language in preschoolers?
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At what age do preschoolers typically enjoy associative play?
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When do preschoolers typically develop imaginary companions?
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What is one purpose served by imaginary companions according to the text?
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What areas of concern for parents are related to growth and development, according to the text?
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What should parents consider when selecting an early learning program according to the text?
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What are two rules that govern how parents should answer questions about sensitive issues according to the text?
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Study Notes
Sleep Problems and Prevention
- Establishing a bedtime routine, creating a sleep-conducive environment, and avoiding stimulating activities before bedtime can help prevent and treat common sleep problems and night wakings in young children.
Factors Influencing Aggressive Behavior
- Physical punishment tends to increase aggressive behavior in preschoolers.
- Modeling aggressive behavior also increases aggressive behavior in preschoolers.
Risk Factors for Child Abuse
- Physical punishment may predispose children to physical abuse.
Psychosocial Development
- The chief psychosocial task of the preschooler, according to Erikson, is to develop initiative versus guilt.
Sexual Abuse
- One common form of sexual abuse mentioned in the text is fondling.
Cognitive Development
- In Piaget's theory, preoperational thinking characterizes the preschool age.
- The development of the superego in preschoolers begins when they start to internalize moral standards and values.
Preventing Child Maltreatment
- A recommended approach for preventing child maltreatment is to educate parents about child development and provide them with parenting skills and support.
Moral Development
- In Kohlberg's theory, children move from a punishment and obedience orientation to a more conventional moral understanding around age 5-6.
Spiritual Development
- Young children's understanding of spirituality is characterized by a focus on rote rituals and practices.
Language and Social Development
- The preschool age is marked by further separation-individuation and more sophisticated language development.
- Preschoolers typically enjoy associative play around age 3-4.
- Imaginary companions typically develop around age 3-4.
- Imaginary companions serve the purpose of providing a sense of comfort and companionship.
Parenting Concerns and Early Learning
- Parents should consider factors such as the program's philosophy, teacher qualifications, and opportunities for parent involvement when selecting an early learning program.
- Parents should answer questions about sensitive issues honestly and openly, while also taking into account their child's level of understanding and emotional readiness.
- Two rules that govern how parents should answer questions about sensitive issues are to be honest and to be aware of their child's emotional readiness.
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Test your knowledge on the biologic and psychosocial development of preschoolers according to Perry's Maternal Child Nursing Care 7th Edition Chapter 33. Topics include physical milestones, psychosocial tasks according to Erikson, and development of the superego.