Psychology of Elimination Disorders and Food Allergies
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Psychology of Elimination Disorders and Food Allergies

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What is a significant drawback of mothers with children under 6 being employed?

  • Enhanced gender stereotypes
  • Less time for children (correct)
  • Increased father involvement
  • Greater maternal job satisfaction

    • At what teacher-to-child ratio is the care for children aged 15 months to 2 years maintained?

  • 4:1
  • 8:1
  • 5:1 (correct)
  • 10:1

    • What effect does toxic stress have on a child's development?

  • Reduces the size of the hippocampus (correct)
  • Promotes strong coping mechanisms
  • Enhances cognitive abilities
  • Increases socialization skills

    • Which of the following is most commonly cited as a type of child maltreatment?

    <p>Neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Piaget's Preoperational Stage, what cognitive limitation is characterized by a focus on one characteristic of an object?

    <p>Centration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of enuresis?

    <p>The repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes after the age of 5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following food items is least commonly associated with food allergies?

    <p>Apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated prevalence of encopresis among 5 year olds?

    <p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children typically begin to describe themselves with superficial characteristics?

    <p>2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much did the prevalence of food allergies among children increase between 1997 and 2007?

    <p>18%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about enuresis is correct regarding its prevalence in 10 year olds?

    <p>It affects 3%-5% of 10 year olds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Children with food allergies are more likely to have which of the following conditions?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions can typically indicate readiness for potty training in young children?

    <p>Staying dry for longer than 2 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential long-term effect on a child who is punished for taking initiative?

    <p>They will experience feelings of guilt affecting self-directed activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of play involves watching others play without direct participation?

    <p>Onlooker play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What basic strength is associated with the ability to set and pursue goals according to Erikson's theory?

    <p>Purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of children lived with two parents in a first marriage in 2014?

    <p>46%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes 'cooperative play'?

    <p>Working together with others towards a common goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the 'baby boomers' generation regarding birth rates?

    <p>An average of 4 births per woman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of play could be described as 'pretend play' involving symbolism?

    <p>Symbolic play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do single parents generally have on child outcomes?

    <p>Higher rates of adjustment problems and anti-social behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation saw an increase in the percentage of children living with cohabiting parents by 2014?

    <p>Millennials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children typically begin to describe themselves in relation to others?

    <p>10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of self-control?

    <p>Response initiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of self does self-esteem refer to?

    <p>Judgments about one's worth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which developmental stage do children experience Initiative vs Guilt according to Erikson?

    <p>Early childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence self-esteem as mentioned in the content?

    <p>Peer interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically characterizes young children's self-image?

    <p>Positive and inflated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'delayed gratification' in the context of self-control?

    <p>The ability to wait for a larger reward instead of taking a smaller, immediate one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT describe aspects of a well-adjusted person with higher self-esteem?

    <p>Withdrawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do younger children typically mean when they say, 'I am smart and am nice'?

    <p>They are describing both external and internal qualities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the categorical self in child development?

    <p>Focusing on external qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of sibling relationships during middle childhood and adolescence?

    <p>Control over social situations and companionship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parenting style is characterized by being both supportive and demanding?

    <p>Authoritative Parenting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What parenting style is prevalent in collectivistic cultures such as Korea or China?

    <p>Authoritarian Parenting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does less education correlate with social support in individualistic societies?

    <p>It can result in decreased levels of social support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does cooperative and pretend play in early sibling relationships have on children?

    <p>It fosters skills of empathy, sharing, and cooperation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental difference between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles?

    <p>Authoritative parenting promotes bidirectional communication whereas authoritarian relies on unidirectional communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of parenting styles, what does 'uninvolved parenting' imply?

    <p>Parents are neglectful and not engaged with child's needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT typically identified as influencing sibling relationship dynamics in early childhood?

    <p>Sibling birth order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does poverty have on the availability of social support?

    <p>It negatively impacts social support accessibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the degree of support in parenting styles according to Baumrind?

    <p>The extent of warmth and acceptance versus rejection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key characteristic of overregularization errors in language development?

    <p>Applying plural rules to irregular nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following principles of counting emphasizes that numbers can be stated in any order while counting objects?

    <p>Order irrelevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of reading development is a child expected to develop phonological recoding skills?

    <p>Stage 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a significant characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    <p>Social deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of counting relates to the idea that the last number stated represents the total number of objects in a set?

    <p>Cardinality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children typically begin to hop and stand on one foot for a certain duration?

    <p>4 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does not affect physical growth in children?

    <p>Physical activity levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what percentage of their adult weight do children typically reach at the age of 6?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age at which boys are typically toilet trained?

    <p>31 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental area shows significant refinement and is associated with dexterity, strength, and endurance in young children?

    <p>Fine motor skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order does brain development progress in children?

    <p>Back to front</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is least likely to support the development of gross motor skills?

    <p>Sitting and coloring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of a child's readiness for toilet training is prioritized over age?

    <p>Emotional stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of enuresis in children over the age of 5?

    <p>Repeated voiding of urine in bed or clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following foods is least commonly associated with food allergies?

    <p>Apples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of food allergies among children and adolescents?

    <p>2% to 4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does encopresis most commonly occur in children?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior is a potential indicator that a child is ready for potty training?

    <p>Expressing discomfort with wet clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reaction of a child experiencing food allergies during an immune response?

    <p>Anaphylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage range of children aged 5 that may experience enuresis?

    <p>5% to 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which population is more likely to experience encopresis?

    <p>Males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What developmental characteristic do children display around the age of 2 when describing themselves?

    <p>Focus on superficial traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurred in the prevalence of food allergies among children from 1997 to 2007?

    <p>Increased by 18%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do temperament and family context influence sibling relationships in early childhood?

    <p>They impact collaboration and sharing behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates the concept of authoritarian parenting?

    <p>Power-assertive tactics with little emotional warmth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the parenting style known as permissive parenting?

    <p>Indulgence with minimal control attempts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the cultural influences on parenting styles?

    <p>In individualistic cultures, such as the USA, authoritative parenting is favored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the enhancement of social situations managed by siblings during middle childhood?

    <p>Control over the choice of games and activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Baumrind's parenting styles, which style is marked by high warmth yet low demands?

    <p>Permissive Parenting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of uninvolved parenting?

    <p>A relationship that is rejecting and neglectful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about poverty's influence on children's social support?

    <p>Poverty often limits access to emotional and material support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does parental rejection affect the development of children in early relationships?

    <p>It can lead to difficulties in forming emotional bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome is most closely associated with cooperative and pretend play during early sibling interactions?

    <p>Enhanced understanding of empathy and sharing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of increased father involvement due to mothers being employed?

    <p>Development of fewer gender stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher-to-child ratio for children aged 3-4 years according to the guidelines provided?

    <p>10:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of development can toxic stress significantly affect in children?

    <p>Emotional resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of child maltreatment is recognized as the most prevalent?

    <p>Neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Piaget’s Preoperational Stage, what is the key limitation related to understanding other perspectives?

    <p>Egocentrism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of domestic abuse on child psychological welfare?

    <p>Increased aggressiveness and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Vygotsky's theory, what is crucial for effective learning?

    <p>Working within the Zone of Proximal Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of conservation in Piaget's theory?

    <p>Children can recognize that altering an object's appearance does not change its quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What long-lasting effect may occur in children who experience toxic stress during critical developmental periods?

    <p>Reduced size of the hippocampus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which developmental aspect is particularly impacted by the challenges of family-work conflicts faced by employed mothers?

    <p>Children's socialization and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which counting principle asserts that each object should be paired with a distinct numerical label?

    <p>One-to-one correspondence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage of reading development do children primarily learn to understand different perspectives in written text?

    <p>Stage 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the characteristic repetitive behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

    <p>Stereotyped movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle relates to the idea that the sequence in which objects are counted does not affect the total count?

    <p>Order irrelevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes involves recognizing the individual sounds that make up words?

    <p>Phonemic awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What developmental milestone is associated with a 4-year-old child regarding gross motor skills?

    <p>Hops and stands on one foot for up to 2 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary reason for the prolonged physical immaturity observed in humans compared to other species?

    <p>The greater size of the human brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what age do most children achieve toilet training, assuming they are physically and emotionally ready?

    <p>36 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what percentage of its adult weight is the brain expected to be at age 6?

    <p>95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors that influence physical growth directly relates to emotional health?

    <p>Emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the brain is the first to mature and is responsible for higher cognitive functions?

    <p>Frontal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is not typically recommended to support the development of gross motor skills in early childhood?

    <p>Solitary drawing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the typical age range for showing interest in potty training?

    <p>18 to 24 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does enuresis refer to in children?

    <p>Repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes encopresis?

    <p>It involves the passage of feces into inappropriate places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food allergy is commonly associated with severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis?

    <p>Fish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age range is the prevalence of food allergies approximately 4% in children and adolescents?

    <p>6-12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate prevalence percentage of enuresis among 10-year-olds?

    <p>3%-5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic do young children initially focus on when describing themselves?

    <p>Superficial characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cultural influences differentiate parenting styles between individualistic and collectivistic societies?

    <p>Individualistic societies prefer authoritative parenting, while collectivistic cultures favor authoritarian styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly increases the likelihood of a child having asthma?

    <p>Food allergies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of authoritarian parenting as described by Baumrind?

    <p>Control is maintained without emotional support or responsiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents a typical symptom of food allergies?

    <p>Anaphylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the prevalence of food allergies among children affected during the period of 1997-2007?

    <p>It increased by 18%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parenting style is characterized by low demands and high support?

    <p>Permissive Parenting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do temperament and parenting play in early sibling relationships?

    <p>They greatly influence cooperation and conflict resolution among siblings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase do sibling relationships typically transition from cooperative and pretend play to emotional support?

    <p>Middle Childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental aspect of uninvolved parenting?

    <p>It is characterized by emotional rejection and lack of engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign that a child may be ready for potty training?

    <p>Showing discomfort with wet diapers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often the outcome of poverty on social support systems?

    <p>Reduced availability and reliability of support networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of development is cooperative and pretend play particularly impactful on learning skills like empathy?

    <p>Early Childhood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a key dimension of parenting style according to Baumrind?

    <p>Educational involvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benefit associated with mothers working when they have children under 6 contributes to improving social dynamics in families?

    <p>Increased father involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Vygotsky's theory, the Zone of Proximodal Development allows for what type of learning?

    <p>Learning tasks that are manageable with assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the teacher-to-child ratio for children aged 3-4 years?

    <p>10:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of cognitive development is most hampered by a child's egocentrism during Piaget's Preoperational Stage?

    <p>Comprehending dual representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does toxic stress potentially affect the hippocampus in children?

    <p>It reduces the size and memory abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant emotional effect on children exposed to domestic abuse?

    <p>Heightened levels of anxiety and aggressiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines the concept of conservation in early childhood cognitive development?

    <p>Grasping that quantity remains the same despite changes in form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stress is characterized by providing opportunities to build coping skills?

    <p>Normal everyday stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recognized as the most common type of child maltreatment?

    <p>Neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which representation is involved in Piaget's concept of dual representation?

    <p>Understanding that one object can represent another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Elimination Disorders

    • Enuresis: The repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes after the age of 5
      • Prevalence:
        • 5%-10% for 5 year olds
        • 3%-5% for 10 year olds
        • 1% for those 15 or older
    • Encopresis: The repeated passages of feces into inappropriate places
      • Prevalence:
        • 1% for 5 year olds
        • More common in males

    Food Allergies

    • Occurs when the body has a specific and reproducible immune response to certain foods
    • Response of the body includes anaphylaxis
    • Immune systems mistakenly respond to food as if it were harmful
    • Most common food allergies: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Wheat, Soy, Peanuts, and Tree nuts
    • Facts:
      • Children with food allergies are 2 to 4 times more likely to have asthma or other allergic conditions
      • The prevalence of food allergies among children increased 18% during 1997-2007
      • Approximately 4% of children and adolescents are affected by food allergies

    Self-Description Development

    • Initially focused on superficial characteristics or behaviors
      • 2 years old: "My name is Skyler. I am a boy"
    • Become more focused on psychological features and more situational
      • 5-7 years old: "I am smart and am nice"
    • Begin to describe themselves in relation to others
      • 10 years old: "I am smarter than most other kids, but not as good at baseball as my friends"

    Self-Esteem

    • Self-concept: Our self-description according to categories such as external and internal qualities
    • Self-Esteem: Judgments we make about our own worth
      • Feeling about those judgments
      • Includes global appraisal and judgments of different aspects of self
    • Categorical-Self: Focusing on external qualities

    Influences on Self-Esteem

    • Age, school transitions
      • Young children tend to have positive self-image (4 years old)
    • Culture
    • Child-rearing practices
    • Higher self-esteem is linked to:
      • Well-adjusted
      • Sociable
      • Conscientious

    Self-Control

    • Consists of:
      • Response initiation: The ability to refrain from responding until you have all of the information
      • Response inhibition: The ability to stop a behavior that has already begun
      • Delayed gratification: The ability to hold out for a larger reward, forgoing a smaller immediate reward

    Erikson: Initiative vs Guilt (Ages 3-5)

    • If the child explores, makes decisions, and initiates activities, they achieve initiative.
    • If initiation is repressed through criticism and control, the child develops a sense of guilt.
    • Child expresses a desire to take initiative in activities and control their environment.
    • Parents punishing child for initiative can lead to feelings of guilt, affecting self-directed activity throughout life.
    • Basic strength: purpose - the courage to envision and pursue goals

    Types of Play

    • NonSocial Play
      • Unoccupied Play: Random behavior, not organized play
      • Solitary Play: Child is playing by themselves
      • Onlooker Play: Watching other kids play
    • Social Play
      • Parallel Play: Playing with your own toys by yourself but in the same room as somebody else
      • Associative Play: Interacting and sharing toys but still playing on your own
      • Cooperative Play: Working together

    Piaget’s Stages of Play

    • Functional Play: Exploring surroundings
    • Symbolic Play: Pretend play
      • Examples: Puppets
    • Constructive Play: Assemble or create objects
      • Examples: Legos
    • Games with rules: Everyone must follow rules
      • Examples: Board games

    Diverse Family Forms / Family Structure

    • Change in family structure: Size
      • Baby Boomers: 4 births per woman
      • Generation X: 2.5 births per woman
      • Millennials: 2 births per woman
      • Generation Z: 1.7 births per woman
      • Overall decline in births since baby boomers
    • Change in Family Structure: Parental Unit
      • Two parents in First Marriage:
        • 1960 → 73%
        • 1980 → 61%
        • 2014 → 46%
      • Two parents in Remarriage:
        • 1960 → 14%
        • 1980 → 15%
        • 2014 → 7%
      • Cohabiting Parents:
        • 1960 → 9%
        • 1980 → 16%
        • 2014 → 26%
      • Single Parent:
        • 1960 → 0%
        • 1980 → 5%
        • 2014 → 5%

    Single Parents

    • Poor child outcomes:
      • Adjustment problems
      • Anti-social behavior
      • Cognitive difficulties
    • Potential mechanisms:
      • Less social support
      • Less education
      • Less employment
      • Poverty

    Sibling Relationships

    • Early:
      • Cooperative and pretend play can teach empathy, sharing, and cooperation
      • Temperament, parenting, and family context affect relationship disputes
    • Middle Childhood/Adolescence:
      • Control over social situations (e.g., what games to play, disagreements about facts or opinions, or rude behavior)
      • Provide companionship and emotional support

    Parenting Styles

    • Focus on two important dimensions:
      • Degree of support: Acceptance and warmth versus parental rejection and non-responsiveness
      • Degree of demand: Parental control versus unstructured

    Baumrind’s Parenting Styles

    • Authoritative Parenting: Supportive and Demanding ("Relationship is reciprocal, responsible, high in bidirectional communication")
    • Authoritarian Parenting: Unsupportive and Demanding ("Relationship is controlling, power-assertive; high in unidirectional communication")
    • Permissive Parenting: Supportive and Undemanding ("Relationship is indulgent; low in control attempts")
    • Uninvolved Parenting: Unsupportive and Undemanding ("Relationship is rejecting or neglecting; disengaged")

    Cultural Influences on Parenting Styles

    • Individualistic (e.g., USA): Authoritative parenting
    • **Collectivistic **(e.g., China, Korea): Authoritarian parenting

    Maternal Employment and Child Development

    • 66.4% of U.S. mothers with children under 6 are employed
    • Advantages:
      • Fewer gender stereotypes
      • More father involvement
    • Drawbacks:
      • Less time for children
      • Family-work conflicts
    • Major factors:
      • Maternal job satisfaction
      • Quality of care of child

    Quality of Care

    • Teacher-to-child ratio:
      • 6 weeks - 15 months: 4:1
      • 15 months - 2 years: 5:1
      • 2-3 years: 8:1
      • 3-4 years: 10:1
      • 5 years and up: 20:1

    Childhood Stress and Development

    • Normal everyday stress: Provides an opportunity to build coping skills, poses little risk to development
    • Toxic stress: Extremely stressful situations of abuse over long periods of time, long-lasting effects:
      • Hippocampus & amygdala vulnerability: Can reduce the size of the hippocampus and affect a child’s memory abilities
      • Reduced immunity: Stress hormones can reduce immunity to disease
      • Hypersensitivity: Severe stress can develop a low threshold, making the child hypersensitive to stress in the future
    • Stressors examples:
      • Financial problems
      • Parental mental health issues
      • Natural disasters

    Effects of Domestic Abuse

    • Victims of domestic abuse suffer in developmental and psychological welfare
    • Impacts a child's development:
      • Emotionally: Increased aggressiveness, anxiety, changes in child socialization
      • Socially:
      • Behaviorally:
      • Cognitively:

    Child Maltreatment

    • Physical:
    • Sexual:
      • 15%-25% of women
      • 5%-15% of men
    • Emotional:
    • Neglect: Most common type

    Piaget’s Preoperational Stage (2-7 years)

    • Development in:
      • Symbolic/pretend play: Dual representation
    • Weakness in:
      • Egocentrism: The 3 mountain task, taking other people’s perspectives
    • Conservation: The ability to recognize that moving or rearranging matter does not change the quantity
      • Children in the preoperational stage cannot pass conservation
    • Centration: Children focus on one characteristic of an object to the exclusion of others

    Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Zone of Proximal Development: Present throughout life, can be used anytime
    • Most learning happens when working on a task that can be done by yourself, but is not so difficult that it can never be done.

    Physical Development in Early Childhood

    • Gross Motor Skills Milestones:
      • 3 Years: Climbs with ease, runs effortlessly, pedals a tricycle, ascends and descends stairs, one foot per step.
      • 4 Years: Hops and balances on one foot for 2 seconds, catches a bounced ball most times.
      • 5 Years: Balances on one foot for 10 seconds, hops and skips, performs a somersault, uses the toilet independently, swings, climbs, and engages in ball play.
    • Fine Motor Skills: Continue to refine with increasing dexterity, strength, and endurance.
    • Period of Physical Growth:
      • Species Variations: Physical growth and maturity differ across species; mice mature in a few weeks (2% of lifespan), chimpanzees in 7 years (16%), while humans take 20%.
      • Adaptive Prolonged Immaturity in Humans: Humans' prolonged physical growth is linked to brain size and development, allowing for extended cognitive learning.
    • Factors Influencing Physical Growth:
      • Heredity: Genetics play a significant role in physical development.
      • Nutrition: Adequate nourishment is crucial for growth and health.
      • Infectious Disease: Infections can hinder physical development.
      • Emotional Well-being: Secure emotional environments promote healthy growth.
    • Brain Maturation:
      • Development Order: Brain areas develop from back to front: frontal lobe (higher cognitive functions) first, then parietal, occipital (visual cortex), and finally temporal (auditory cortex).
      • Brain Weight:
        • 2 years: 75% of adult weight.
        • 6 years: 95% of adult weight.
    • Toilet Training:
      • Typical Age: Training typically commences after the second birthday, though some children show interest earlier.
      • Average Ages: Girls typically train around 29 months, boys around 31 months.
      • Readiness: Child's physical and emotional readiness is more crucial than age.
      • Training Readiness Indicators: Interest in potty, understanding directions, communication of needs, staying dry for periods, discomfort with dirty diapers, independent pants management, and sitting on and rising from the potty chair.
    • Elimination Disorders:
      • Enuresis: Repeated bed-wetting or soiling of clothing after age 5, affecting 5-10% of 5-year-olds, 3-5% of 10-year-olds, and 1% of those 15 or older.
      • Encopresis: Repeated soiling of inappropriate places with feces, affecting 1% of 5-year-olds, more common in males.
    • Food Allergies:
      • Immune Response: The body's immune system mistakenly identifies specific foods as harmful, triggering an immune response, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.
      • Common Allergens: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts.
      • Prevalence and Association: Children with food allergies are 2-4 times more likely to have asthma or other allergies, with prevalence increasing 18% from 1997 to 2007, affecting approximately 4% of children and adolescents.

    Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

    • Self-Description Development:
      • Initial focus on superficial traits ("brown hair") or behaviors ("play baseball").
      • Development of Self-Awareness: Gradually progress to more complex self-descriptions by 4-5 years, reflecting on personality traits like being kind.
    • Sibling Relationships:
      • Early Stages: Encourage cooperation, pretend play, empathy, sharing, and cooperation.
      • Middle Childhood/Adolescence: Control over social situations, provide companionship, and emotional support.
    • Parenting Styles:
      • Dimensions: Degree of support (acceptance and warmth vs. rejection and non-responsiveness) and degree of demand (parental control vs. unstructured).
    • Baumrind's Parenting Styles:
      • Authoritative: Supportive and demanding, reciprocal relationship, high bidirectional communication.
      • Authoritarian: Unsupportive and demanding, controlling, high unidirectional communication.
      • Permissive: Supportive and undemanding, indulgent, low control attempts.
      • Uninvolved: Unsupportive and undemanding, rejecting or neglecting, disengaged.
    • Cultural Influences on Parenting Styles:
      • Individualistic: Authoritative (e.g., USA).
      • Collectivistic: Authoritarian (e.g., China, Korea).
    • Maternal Employment:
      • Prevalence: 66.4% of mothers with children under 6 work outside the home in the USA.
      • Advantages: Fewer gender stereotypes, more father involvement.
      • Drawbacks: Less time with children, family-work conflicts.
      • Key Factors: Maternal job satisfaction and child's quality of care.
    • Quality of Care:
      • Teacher-to-Child Ratios:
        • 6 weeks to 15 months: 4:1
        • 15 months to 2 years: 5:1
        • 2 to 3 years: 8:1
        • 3 to 4 years: 10:1
        • 5 years and up: 20:1
    • Childhood Stress and Development:
      • Normal Stress: Provides opportunities for coping skills development, poses minimal risk.
      • Toxic Stress: Prolonged exposure to extreme stress (abuse), has long-term effects, impacting hippocampus size, memory abilities, immunity, and stress sensitivity.
    • Effects of Domestic Abuse:
      • Impact (Development & Psychological well-being): Children exposed to domestic violence exhibit emotional, social, behavioral, and cognitive difficulties.
    • Child Maltreatment:
      • Forms: Physical, sexual (15-25% of women, 5-15% of men), emotional, and neglect (most common).

    Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

    • Piaget's Preoperational Stage (2-7 Years):
      • Development: Symbolic/pretend play, dual representation.
      • Weaknesses: Egocentrism (inability to take another's perspective, demonstrated by the Three Mountain Task), lack of conservation (understanding that rearranging matter doesn't change quantity), and centration (focusing on one characteristic excluding others).
    • Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development:
      • Zone of Proximal Development: The gap between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with assistance, a key concept for learning and development.
    • Language Development:
      • Overregularization Errors: Applying grammatical rules to irregular words (e.g., "goed" instead of "went").
    • Mathematics Development:
      • Five Counting Principles (Gelman & Gallistel):
        • One-to-One Correspondence: Each object gets one number word.
        • Stable Order: Numbers recited in consistent order.
        • Cardinality: The final number spoken represents the quantity.
        • Order Irrelevance: Objects can be counted in any order.
        • Abstraction: Any set can be counted.
    • Reading Development:
      • Chronology:
        • Stage 0: Birth to first grade, reading prerequisites.
        • Stage 1: First and second grade, phonological recoding skills.
        • Stage 2: Second and third grade, fluent reading.
        • Stage 3: Fourth to eighth grade, reading to learn.
        • Stage 4: High school, comprehending multiple viewpoints.
      • Phonemic Awareness: Recognizing sounds within words, a strong predictor of reading achievement.
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder:
      • Characteristics: Social deficits, communication difficulties, repetitive behaviors and interests, sensory issues, and cognitive delays.
    • Teaching Strategies for ASD:
      • Visual Aids: Support comprehension.
      • Structured Environments: Provide predictability and routine.
      • Social Skills Training: Develop social interaction skills.
      • Behavioral Interventions: Manage challenging behaviors.

    Physical Growth in Early Childhood

    • Gross motor skills develop quickly in early childhood, with milestones like running, climbing, riding a bike, and throwing a ball emerging.
    • Fine motor skills also improve, allowing children to draw, pour, cut, and grip objects with more dexterity.
    • Toilet training typically occurs around the age of two, with girls generally training slightly earlier than boys.
    • Physical growth is influenced by heredity, nutrition, disease, and emotional well-being, demonstrating the multifaceted nature of development.

    Brain Development in Early Childhood

    • The brain undergoes a rapid period of growth and development during early childhood.
    • Development proceeds from the back to the front of the brain, with the frontal lobe responsible for higher-order cognitive functions developing first.
    • Brain weight increases significantly during this period, reaching 75% of adult weight by age 2 and 95% by age 6.
    • The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions, undergoes significant development, contributing to improved emotional regulation and cognitive abilities.

    Toilet Training in Early Childhood

    • The average age for toilet training is 29 months for girls and 31 months for boys.
    • Most children are toilet trained by 36 months.
    • Readiness for toilet training depends on physical and emotional maturity, not just age.
    • Elimination disorders, such as enuresis (bedwetting) and encopresis (fecal incontinence), can occur in some children.

    Food Allergies in Early Childhood

    • Food allergies are common in early childhood, with 4% of children and adolescents affected.
    • The immune system mistakenly identifies certain foods as harmful, leading to allergic reactions.
    • Common allergens include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts.
    • Children with food allergies are more likely to have asthma and other allergic conditions.

    Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood

    • Self-description develops in early childhood, initially focusing on physical characteristics and behaviors.
    • Sibling relationships play a crucial role in social development, providing opportunities for cooperation, empathy, and sharing.
    • Parenting styles influence children's social and emotional development. Baumrind's parenting styles include authoritative (supportive and demanding), authoritarian (unsupportive and demanding), permissive (supportive and undemanding), and uninvolved (unsupportive and undemanding).
    • Cultural influences shape parenting styles, with individualistic cultures favoring authoritative parenting and collectivistic cultures favoring authoritarian parenting.
    • Maternal employment can have both advantages and disadvantages for child development, depending on factors like job satisfaction and childcare quality.
    • High-quality childcare programs are essential for supporting healthy development, with optimal teacher-to-child ratios playing a key role.

    Childhood Stress and Development

    • Everyday stress can be beneficial in developing coping skills.
    • Toxic stress, from prolonged exposure to extreme stressful situations, can have long-lasting effects on brain development, immunity, and emotional regulation.
    • Domestic abuse is a significant source of stress for children, impacting emotional, social, behavioral, and cognitive development.
    • Child maltreatment, including physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect, has severe consequences for children's well-being.

    Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

    • Piaget's preoperational stage (2-7 years) is marked by the development of symbolic play and a growing understanding of language.
    • Children in this stage still struggle with egocentrism, difficulty understanding other people's perspectives.
    • Conservation, the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance, is challenging for preoperational children due to their reliance on centration (focusing on a single characteristic).
    • Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes the role of social interaction and cultural tools in shaping cognitive development.
    • The zone of proximal development (ZPD) represents the space between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with the help of a more knowledgeable individual.

    Language Development in Early Childhood

    • Overregularization errors, such as using "goed" instead of "went," are common during this period as children acquire grammatical rules.
    • Development of complex language skills enables children to communicate effectively, engage in pretend play, and develop social relationships.

    Mathematical Development in Early Childhood

    • Preschoolers acquire five key counting principles: one-to-one correspondence, stable order, cardinality, order irrelevance, and abstraction.
    • These principles lay the foundation for understanding number concepts.

    Reading Development in Early Childhood

    • Reading development progresses through several stages, beginning with reading prerequisites and culminating in the ability to comprehend complex written texts.
    • Phonemic awareness, the understanding of sounds within words, is crucial for decoding and reading fluency.

    Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, repetitive behaviors and interests, sensory sensitivities, and potential cognitive delays.
    • Early intervention is essential to support individuals with ASD.

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