Podcast
Questions and Answers
What developmental response should a parent provide when a child expresses frustration with a school assignment?
What developmental response should a parent provide when a child expresses frustration with a school assignment?
- Offer to finish the project for them.
- Suggest they quit if it's too hard.
- Ask, 'What is it that is so difficult?' (correct)
- Ignore the child's feelings and encourage them to try harder.
Which area of development is least influenced by school life for children?
Which area of development is least influenced by school life for children?
- Cognitive development
- Physical development (correct)
- Moral development
- Social development
Which feelings are appropriate for a 7-year-old to express about being in a new school?
Which feelings are appropriate for a 7-year-old to express about being in a new school?
- Sad (correct)
- Jealous
- Confused
- Glad (correct)
What statement about school-age children's thinking is accurate according to Piaget's theory?
What statement about school-age children's thinking is accurate according to Piaget's theory?
When discussing safety guidelines for children going home alone, which option should be emphasized?
When discussing safety guidelines for children going home alone, which option should be emphasized?
What benefits of pet ownership should be highlighted for a child with disabilities?
What benefits of pet ownership should be highlighted for a child with disabilities?
What is the expected annual growth in height for a school-age child?
What is the expected annual growth in height for a school-age child?
What is a common weight gain for a school-age child each year?
What is a common weight gain for a school-age child each year?
What visual acuity is typically reached by a school-age child by the age of 9?
What visual acuity is typically reached by a school-age child by the age of 9?
Which type of social interaction is preferred by school-age children?
Which type of social interaction is preferred by school-age children?
What cognitive development stage are school-age children in according to Piaget?
What cognitive development stage are school-age children in according to Piaget?
What is considered the best supportive experience for a 10-year-old according to Erikson’s theory?
What is considered the best supportive experience for a 10-year-old according to Erikson’s theory?
What is a common explanation for the nightmares experienced by an 8-year-old child?
What is a common explanation for the nightmares experienced by an 8-year-old child?
Which of the following statements accurately describes school-age children's logical thinking?
Which of the following statements accurately describes school-age children's logical thinking?
In what way do school-age children’s social interactions differ from those in early childhood?
In what way do school-age children’s social interactions differ from those in early childhood?
What is the most suitable toy for a 6-year-old boy who is hospitalized?
What is the most suitable toy for a 6-year-old boy who is hospitalized?
Which parental statement indicates a proper understanding of preparing a child for school?
Which parental statement indicates a proper understanding of preparing a child for school?
What is the most likely reason for the poor behavior of a 9-year-old boy who is irritable and has declining school performance?
What is the most likely reason for the poor behavior of a 9-year-old boy who is irritable and has declining school performance?
At what age do children generally start to assume more responsibility for their personal belongings?
At what age do children generally start to assume more responsibility for their personal belongings?
What is the correct way to handle a knocked-out permanent tooth?
What is the correct way to handle a knocked-out permanent tooth?
What type of pet is most suitable for a child with a sibling who has allergies?
What type of pet is most suitable for a child with a sibling who has allergies?
Which stage of psychosocial development is associated with a 10-year-old girl's participation in school band and tennis?
Which stage of psychosocial development is associated with a 10-year-old girl's participation in school band and tennis?
What statement made by a parent suggests an unsafe situation for their 12-year-old child left home alone?
What statement made by a parent suggests an unsafe situation for their 12-year-old child left home alone?
What does the presence of eye twitching and hair flipping in a 9-year-old boy typically indicate?
What does the presence of eye twitching and hair flipping in a 9-year-old boy typically indicate?
Which cognitive development stage is a child around 9 years of age in according to Piaget?
Which cognitive development stage is a child around 9 years of age in according to Piaget?
Flashcards
Child's frustration with schoolwork
Child's frustration with schoolwork
When a child feels difficulty with a school assignment.
Development least influenced by school
Development least influenced by school
Physical development is mostly independent of school.
7-year-old's feelings about new school
7-year-old's feelings about new school
Sadness is a typical feeling for a 7-year-old in a new school.
Piaget's theory - logical thinking
Piaget's theory - logical thinking
Signup and view all the flashcards
Safety for children home alone
Safety for children home alone
Signup and view all the flashcards
Pet ownership benefits for disabled child
Pet ownership benefits for disabled child
Signup and view all the flashcards
School-age height growth
School-age height growth
Signup and view all the flashcards
School-age weight gain
School-age weight gain
Signup and view all the flashcards
School-age vision acuity
School-age vision acuity
Signup and view all the flashcards
School-age social interaction
School-age social interaction
Signup and view all the flashcards
Piaget's cognitive stage
Piaget's cognitive stage
Signup and view all the flashcards
Erikson's supportive experience
Erikson's supportive experience
Signup and view all the flashcards
Nightmares in 8-year-olds
Nightmares in 8-year-olds
Signup and view all the flashcards
School-age logical thinking
School-age logical thinking
Signup and view all the flashcards
Social interaction difference
Social interaction difference
Signup and view all the flashcards
Suitable hospital toy
Suitable hospital toy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Preparing a child for school
Preparing a child for school
Signup and view all the flashcards
Irritable 9-year-old's poor behavior
Irritable 9-year-old's poor behavior
Signup and view all the flashcards
Responsibility for personal belongings
Responsibility for personal belongings
Signup and view all the flashcards
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Signup and view all the flashcards
Suitable pet for allergic sibling
Suitable pet for allergic sibling
Signup and view all the flashcards
Psychosocial development - 10-year-old
Psychosocial development - 10-year-old
Signup and view all the flashcards
Unsafe home alone situation
Unsafe home alone situation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Eye twitching and hair flipping
Eye twitching and hair flipping
Signup and view all the flashcards
Cognitive development stage (9 years)
Cognitive development stage (9 years)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
School-age Physical Development
- Average weight gain: 5.5 to 7 pounds per year
- Increase in head circumference: 1 inch per year
- Visual acuity reaches 20/20 by age 9
School-age Cognitive Development
- Piaget's stage of concrete operations: logical thinking, understanding cause and effect
School-age Social Development
- Preference for same-sex peer groups (cliques)
School-age Erikson's Theory
- Stage of Industry: Successful participation in activities leads to positive self-esteem
School-age Sleep
- Recommended sleep: 10 hours per night
School-age Fears
- Common fear: Mutilation
School-age Toys
- Suitable toy: Handheld video game
School-age Development
- Ability to assume responsibility for belongings: Age 9
- Hero worship: Normal phenomenon
Preparing School-age Children for School
- Help them meet future classmates
School-age Safety
- Teach children to never accept rides with strangers
- Keep doors locked
- Walk to and from school with friends
School-age Children and Tics
- Tics can signify stress
School-age Children and Overweight
- Encourage at least one hour of physical activity per day
School-age Children and Siblings
- Arguing is normal behavior
School-age Children and Pets
- Pets can provide benefits:
- Lower blood pressure
- Improve communication
- Foster trust
- Ease socialization
School-age Children and Sex Education
- Use simple terms
- Avoid slang terms
School-age Children and School
- School influences least: Physical development
- School influences most:
- Moral development
- Social development
- Cognitive development
School-age Children and Feelings
- Basic feeling words: mad, glad, sad, scared
School-age Children and New Teachers
- Participation in group activity increases
- Thinking is logical
- Understand cause and effect
School-age Children and Permanent Teeth
- First permanent teeth erupt at age 6
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers critical aspects of school-age children's development, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. It also addresses safety, fears, and the importance of appropriate toys. Assess your understanding of how children evolve during this important stage of life.
