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Pediatrics Ch 1.9
Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Development
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is it necessary to limit the activities of a 6 year old | They are bursting with energy and are on the go, but soon become overtired |
| Why do 6 year olds start tasks but seldom finish | Brief attention span |
| At what age is a child bursting with energy and on the go | 6 |
| At what age must a parent limit activities to prevent the child from becoming over tired | 6 |
| What are the characteristics of a 6 year old personality | Bossy, rude, experiment with language, sensitive to criticism, active conscience, difficult to make decisions, - will play with opposite, but prefer same sex |
| What is one of the most physical changes in a 6 year old | Loss of temporary teeth |
| What are 6 year olds physically capable of doing | Jump rope, throw and catch a ball, tie shoes, perform feats requiring muscle coordination |
| Which teeth erupt in 6 year olds | 6 year molars |
| How is the language of a 6 year old different than that of a preschooler | It is used for a purpose rather than the joy of talking |
| How many words do 6 year olds know | 2500 |
| How much sleep do 6 year olds require | 11 – 13 hours |
| What kinds of objects do 6 year olds like to collect | Shells, leaves, stones |
| What type of play do 6 year olds like | Usually reflects events that occur in the immediate environment |
| What do 6 year olds need to adjust to school | Time and support |
| What may make the school adjustment more comfortable for a 6 year old | Nursery school or kindergarten |
| What kind of attitude do 6 year old children expect to find when they begin school | The same kind they receive at home |
| What happens when the teacher’s response differs greatly from the 6 year old’s parents | the child may feel insecure and may be hostile towards the teacher |
| What must parents observe for in 6 year olds starting school | Signs of fatigue and stress |
| What medical attention must a 6 year old have before starting school | Immunizations and physical exam |
| What are the characteristics of a 7 year old | Quieter, set high standards, good sense of humor, tease, modest, like activity and rest, steadier hands |
| What age groups do educators consider the easiest to teach | 2nd graders = 7 year olds |
| Which age group might wiggle a loose tooth to annoy an adult | 7 |
| What do 7 year olds know | Months, seasons, begin to tell time, count by 2 and 5, money is valuable |
| What age group may have a heightened interest in God or heaven | 7 |
| How are 7 year old boys most likely to react to girls | Teasing them |
| What kinds of activities do 7 year olds like | Bike riding, table games, realistic toys, handheld video games, dolls that can be bathed, remote control cars, comic books |
| Which age group imagines themselves accomplishing feats more adventurous than those of their parents | 7 |
| What are the characteristics of an 8 year old | Want to do everything, can play alone longer, creative |
| Which age group can play alone longer | 8 |
| Which age group is creative | 8 |
| Which age group knows the months and days | 7 |
| Which age group can count by 2 and 5 | 7 |
| What kinds of activities do 8 year olds enjoy | Group, fads, wrestling, dramatic play, be the hero, secret clubs |
| Which age group may evidence hero worship | 8 |
| Who do 8 year olds prefer to play with | Children of the same sex |
| Which part of an 8 year old appears to grow fastest | Arms and legs |
| What makes an 8 year olds movements smoother and more graceful | Large and small muscles are better developed |
| What can 8 year olds do | Cursive writing, understand how long before special events |
| Which group enjoys competition but is a poor loser | 8 |
| Which group is likely to have long involved arguments | 8 |
| What is a healthy way to teach a child to express anger | Pound a pillow |
| What must all members of a secret club of 8 year olds do | Adhere to the rules |
| What are the characteristics of a 9 year old | Dependable, interested in family, task complete, worry, mild compulsions |
| Why might a 9 year old resist authority | It does not coincide with the opinions or ideals of the group |
| In what areas do 9 year olds show more responsibility | With personal belongings and siblings |
| Which age group is most likely to worry | 9 |
| Which age group is likely to develop nervous tics | 9 |
| What causes nervous habits in 9 year olds | Tension |
| When will a 9 year olds nervous habits disappear | When life becomes more relaxed |
| What are some examples of nervous habits in a 9 year old | Eye blinking, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging |
| At what age is hand eye coordination well developed with manual activities managed with skill | 9 |
| How much sleep does a 9 year old need | 10 hours |
| What activities are popular with a 9 year old | Competitive sports, reading, music, television, computer games |
| What sports programs are appropriate for a 9 year old | Ones that take into account the limitations of children at various ages |
| Why should competitive sports have different teams for boys and girls at age 9 | Boys develop more muscle mass as puberty approaches than girls |
| What type of lessons might a 9 year old desire | Music |
| What do 9 year olds know | Date, months in order, multiplication, division, table manners, personal hygiene |
| What age marks the beginning of preadolescence | 10 |
| Which sex is physically more mature at age 10 | Girls |
| At what age does a child begin to show more self direction, become courteous, and think about social problems and prejudices | 10 |
| What does a 10 year old resent | Being told what to do |
| What is a better with a 10 year old than telling them what to do | Making suggestions |
| Is an individual or a group more important to a 10 year old | Group |
| Are boys or girls more poised at age 10 | Girls |
| At what age do children become reliable about household duties | 10 |
| At what age do children begin using slang terms | 10 |
| What can a 10 year old do | Write with speed for a long period of time, use fractions, knows abstract numbers, identify themselves with skills that pertain to their sex role |
| What is a 10 year old intolerant of | The opposite sex |
| Which ages enjoy similar play | 9 & 10 |
| Which age group takes more of an interest in personal appearance | 9 |
| What are the characteristics of an 11 & 12 year old | Intense, observant, all-knowing, energetic, meddlesome, argumentative, preoccupied, disorganized just before puberty |
| Before the end of preadolescence, what begins to influence physical growth | Hormones |
| How many permanent teeth do 11 & 12 year olds have | 24 to 26 |
| What quality do 11 & 12 year old girls seem to develop | Tomboy |
| When do children forget table manners and clean out the fridge | 11 & 12 |
| When are children less concerned with their appearance | 11 & 12 |
| What seems to account for the decline in grades of an 11 & 12 year old | Physical activities and numerous anxieties |
| When does the child’s ability to concentrate decrease | 11 &12 |
| When might parents complain that a child never seems to hear anything | 11 & 12 |
| At what age is a child likely to moan and groan when asked to complete a new task | 11 &12 |
| What is important to an 11 & 12 year old | Group participation, teams players, their bodies and signs of growing up, independence |
| What attitude do 11 & 12 year olds project | “can’t you see I’m not a child anymore” |
| What do preadolescent girls look forward to | Menstruation and wearing their first bra |
| What do 11 & 12 year olds ignore | Opposite sex, constant nagging |
| How do 11 & 12 year olds tend to interact with the opposite sex | Teasing |
| How do 11 & 12 year olds describe the opposite sex | Stupid, crazy, nerd |
| Who might the 11 & 12 year old seek to idolize | An adult of the same sex |
| Which age group enjoys earning money by doing odd jobs | 11 & 12 |
| What makes guiding a preadolescent difficult | They need freedom within limits and recognition that they are not infants |
| What should be expected in regards to rules with preadolescents | That they will not be followed blindly – should know why a decision is made |
| What should be understood regarding discipline with a preadolescent | Their conscience enables them to understand and accept reasonable discipline |
| What can make it easier to accept a preadolescent’s irritating behavior | Realizing that it is just a phase |
| What is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Sports Medicine and School health | Teaching motor skills and fitness exercises in school to promote positive attitudes toward exercise later in life |
| What should the focus of teaching physical exercise be on in school during preadolescence | Mastering the skill of a sport and enjoying the exercise |
| Who should ceremonies recognize regarding awards in sports recognize | All participants |
| Why shouldn’t physical discipline such as running laps be used for misbehavior in physical education | It fosters a negative attitude toward healthy exercise |
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