chapter 5; Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Flashcards
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why is it good that the growth rate slows in early childhood
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if continue to grow we would be giants
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what is the pace of brain growth during early childhood
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brain growth slows down
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how much of adult volume does the brain reach by 6 years old
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95%
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what patterns does child growth in infancy follow
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cephalocaudal and proximodistal patterns
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how much does the average child grow a year in inches during early childhood
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2 1/2 inches
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how much does the average child gain in pounds a year during early childhood
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between 5 and 10 pounds
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are girls only slightly smaller and lighter than boys during early childhood
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yes, until puberty
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what type of tissue do girls have more of than boys
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girls have more fatty tissue than boys
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what type of tissue do boys have more of than girls
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boys have more muscle tissue than girls
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during preschool years what body change do both boys and girls go through
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slim down as the trunk of the body lengthens
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what is something noticeable of most children during their preschool years
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the head is still somewhat large for the body
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by the end of the preschool years what do most children lose
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the top-heavy look they had as toddlers
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body fat during the preschool years and the end of early childhood shows a slow, steady […] during the preschool years. chubby baby often looks much […] by the end of early childhood.
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decline
leaner
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are growth patterns the same for everyone?
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no, they vary from one individual to another
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what is involved with the variation of growth patterns
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heredity
environmental experiences
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what are the two most important contributors to height differences
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- ethnic origin
- nutrition
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the continuing development of the […] and others parts of the […] system are the most important physical developments during early childhood
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brain
nervous
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the increasing maturation of the brain, combined with opportunities to experience a widening world, contribute to the children’s emerging […] abilities
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Cognitive
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what do changes in the brain during early childhood enable children to do ?
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plan their actions, attend to stimuli more effectively, and make considerable strides in language development
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does the brain grow as rapidly during early childhood as in infancy
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no, the brain does not grow as rapidly during early childhood as in infancy, it undergoes remarkable changes
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what types of growth do the children’s brains experince
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rapid, distinct spurts of growth
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what patterns change dramatically in the brain from ages 3 to 5
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local patterns within the brain
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what happens to brain material from ages 3 to 5
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- amount of brain material in some areas can nearly double in as little as a year
- followed by a dramatic loss of tissue as unneeded cells are pruned and the brain continues to recognize itself
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from ages 3 to 6 years where is the most rapid growth in the brain
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frontal lobes aka the prefrontal cortex
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what does the prefrontal cortex (frontal lobe) play a role in
planning and organizing new actions and maintaining attention to tasks
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what before birth contributes to the brains growth during early childhood
- number and size of dendrites increase
- myelination occurs
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what is myelination
process through which axons are covered with a layer of fat cells
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what is an axon
nerve fibers that carry signals away from the cell body
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what is the purpose of myelination
To increase the speed and efficiency of information traveling through the nervous system
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when is myelination in the areas of the brain related to hand eye coordination complete
until about age 4
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when is myelination in the areas of the brain related to focusing attention complete
until the end of middle or late childhood
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when is myelination of many aspects of the prefrontal cortex completed especially those involving higher level thinking skills
until late adolescence or emerging adulthood
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what do young children with higher cognitive abilities show
increased myelination by 3 years of age
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what contextual factors are linked to the development of the brain
poverty and parenting quality
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what did children from the poorest homes have
significant maturational lags in their frontal and temporal lobes at 4 years of age
- *associated with lower school readiness skills*
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what was associated with higher total brain volume in early childhood
higher levels of maternal sensitivity
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around age 3 what gross motor skills do children enjoy doing just for the sheer delight of performing them
- hopping
- jumping
- running back and forth
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how many preschool children are experiencing malnutrition
11 million
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at age 4 what gross motor skills do they enjoy doing
enjoying simple movements but become more adventurous
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at age 5 what does having more gross motor skills Brin
more adventuresome than when they were 4
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what are long term negative effects for children who fail to develop basic motor skills
- not be able to join in group games
- participate in sports during their school years + adulthood
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what do children with a low level of motor competence have compared to their counterparts with a high level of motor competence
- lower motivation for sports participation
- lower global self-worth
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what was higher motor proficiency in preschool linked to
engaging in a higher level of physical activity in adolescence
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by the time they turn 3 what develops of the children
their fine motor skills
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by age four what happens to a childs fine motor coordination
its improved substantially and is much more precise
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by age five what happens to fine motor coordination
better command of the eye
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what is affected by the child's eating habits
- skeletal growth
- body shape
- susceptibility to disease
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who influences young children's eating behavior
by their caregivers behavior
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how can a childs eating behavior improve with caregivers
- eat with children on a predictable schedule
- model eating healthy food
- make mealtimes pleasant occasions
- engage in certain feeding styles
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what do experts recommend for a caregiver to give according to tending to children's eating habits
a sensitive, responsive caregiver feeding style
*caregiver is nurturant*
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why are forceful and restrictive caregiver behaviors not recommended
can lead to excessive weight gain
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is being overweight becoming a serious health problem in early childhood?
yes
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how much percentage of children's meals exceed the recommendations for saturated and trans fat
45%
- raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease
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what is the vegetable 3 year olds were more likely to consume
French fries, and other friend potatoes
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what does BMI categorize
obesity, overweight, and at risk for being overweight
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what does BMI take into account
height and weight
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what is the BMI percentile to be classified as obese
at or above the 97th percentile for children and adolescents
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what is the BMI percentile to be classified as overweight
95th and 96th percentile
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what is the BMI percentile to be classified as at risk of being overweight
85th to the 94th percentile
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in a comparison of 34 countries what place did the United States have in rate of childhood obesity
the second highest rate
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at what age are physicians seeing type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes in children
as young as age 5
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what is diabetes directly linked to
obesity and a low level of fitness
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what are the 5-2-1-0 obesity prevention guidelines for young children
- 5 or more servings of fruits & vegetables
- 2 hours or less of screen time
- minimum of 1 hour of physical activity
- 0 sugar sweetened beverages daily
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what do the obesity prevention guidelines believe should be the basic idea of food regarding obesity
helping children, parents, and teachers see healthy food as a way to satisfy hunger and meet nutritional needs, not as proof of love or as a reward for good behavior
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what should be a daily occurrence
routine physical activity
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what was associated with increasing of body mass index (BMI) between kindergarten and first grade
viewing as little as one hour of television daily
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what do children from low-income families with poor nutrition not obtain
essential amounts of
- iron
- vitamins
- protein
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what does WIC stand for
Women, Infants, and Children
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what does WIC (women, infants, and children) provide
- federal grants to states for healthy supplemental foods
- heath-care referrals
- nutrition education for women from low-income families beginning in pregnancy,
and to infants and young children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk
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how many participants of WIC are served in the US
7,500,000
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what did longitudinal studies show when mothers when mothers participated in WIC programs parentally and during their children's first five years
- showed short term cognitive benefits
- longer-term reading
- math benefits
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what should the childs life center on
activities, not meals
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what is the leading cause of death in young children
- accidents
followed by
- cancer
- cardiovascular disease
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what are some accidental deaths in children
- drowning
- falls
- poisoning
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what is children's safety influenced by
- own skills
- safety-related behaviors
characteristics of their
- family
- home
- school
- peers
- community
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what is one major danger to children
parental smoking
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what does parental smoking lead
likely to develop
- wheezing
- asthma
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what does exposure to secondhand smoke relate to
- young children's sleep problems
- sleep-disordered breathing
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what did maternal cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption when children were 5 years of age link to
early onset of smoking in adolescence
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what do young children who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke engage in
antisocial behavior when they were 12 years old
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in other countries how do many of the children die
of preventable infectious diseases
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how could many of the deaths in young children around the world be prevented
- reduction in poverty
improvement in
- nutrition
- sanitation
- education
- health services
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leading causes of death in the u.s. children are
- accidents
- congenital malformations
- deformities
- chromosomal abnormalities
- children's safety
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what devastating effects do high poverty rate have on the health of a country's young children
- experience hunger
- malnutrition
- illness
- inadequate access to healthcare
- unsafe water
- lack of protection from harm
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there been an increase of in number of young children who have died of […]/[…] that were transmitted to them by parents
HIV/AIDS
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where do HIV/AIDS especially occur in
- countries with high rates of poverty
- low levels of education
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what are individual characteristics that enhance young children's safety
- development of social skills and ability to regulate emotions
- impulse control
- frequent use of personal protection
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what are family/home characteristics that enhance young children's safety
- high awareness and knowledge of child management and parenting skills
- frequent parent protective behaviors
- presence of home safety equipment
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what are school/peer characteristics that enhance young children's safety
- promotion of home/school partnerships
- absence of playground hazards
- injury prevention and safety promotion policies and programs
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what are community characteristics that enhance young children's safety
- availability of positive activities for children and their parents
- active surveillance of environmental hazards
- effective prevention policies in place
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what is the cognitive world of the preschool child
- creative
- free
- fanciful
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what three theories of cognitive development in early childhood that is focused on
- Piaget's
- Vygotsky's
- information processing
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what is Piagets first stage
sensorimotor stage
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what is the sensorimotor stage for infants
becomes increasingly able to organize and coordinate sensations and perceptions with physical movements and actions
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the pre-operational stage lasts from approximately […] to […] years of age. They begin to represent the world with […], […], […], for, stable […], and being to […]
2
7
words
images
drawings
concepts
reason
(same time dominated with egocentrism and magical beliefs)
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what does pre-operational emphasize in a child from Piagets theory
that the child does not yet perform operations;
(which are reversible mental actions that allow children to do mentally what before they could do only physically)
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what is an example of pre operational in Piagets pre operational stage
operations such as mentally adding and subtracting numbers
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what is pre operational thought
the beginning of the ability to reconstruct in thought what has been established in behavior
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what substages can the pre operation stage from Piagets theory be divided into
- symbolic function
- intuitive thought
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Roughly between ages […] and […] symbolic function substage (first substage of pre operational thought) is when you gain the ability to mentally represent an object that is not […]
2
4
present
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what does the child do during the symbolic function substage (pre operational thought)
- use scribble designs to represent anything
- begin to use language more effectively
- engage in pretend play
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what are the two limitations that children have during the pre operational thought symbolic substage
egocentrism
animism
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what is egocentrism
inability to distinguish between ones own perspective and someone else's perspective
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what is animism
another limitation of pre operational thought, is the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities and are capable of actions
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the intuitive thought substage is a substage of pre operational thought between the ages of […] and […]. They begin to use primitive […] and want to know the answers to all sorts of questions
4
7
reasoning
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what do a child's questions in the intuitive thought substage of the pre-operational stage of Piagets theory signal
- emergence of interest in reasoning
- figuring out why things are the way they are
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why is the intuitive thought substage called intuitive in Piagets pre-operation cognitive theory
because young children seem so sure about their knowledge and understanding, yet are unaware of how they know what they know
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what is centration regarding limiting preoperational thought
a centering of attention on one characteristic to the exclusion of all others
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what does conservation mean as a limitation of preoperational thought in Piagets theory
lack the awareness that altering an object or substance's appearance does not change its basic properties
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what do pre operational children fail to conserve
- volume
- number
- matter
- length
- area
(vary in performance on different conservation tasks)
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what does Rochel German believe in contrast to Piaget
conservation appears earlier than Piaget thought and that attention is especially important in explaining conservation
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did Piaget get full support for his theory of when children's conservation skills emerge
no, some developmental psychologists do not believe Piaget was entirely correct
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what is Vygotskys theory constructivist approach
social constructivist approach to development
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what does Vygotskys social constructivist approach emphasize
children think and understand primarily through social interaction
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in Vygotskys view what does a children's cognitive development depend on
- tools provided by society
- minds are shaped by the cultural context in which they live
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what is zone of proximal development (ZPD) in Vygotskys cognitive development theory
term for the range of tasks that are too difficult for the child to master alone but can be learned with the guidance and assistance of adults or more-skilled children
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what is the lower limit of the ZPD in Vygotskys theory
level of skill/level of problem reached by the child working independently
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what is the upper limit of the ZPD in Vygotsksys cognitive theory
level of additional responsibility the child can accept with the assistance of an able instructor
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what does vygotsky refer to of the lower and upper limit of development
"buds" or "flowers" of development to distinguish them from the "fruits" (child can already accomplish independently)
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what factors can influence the effectiveness of the ZPD in children's learning and development
- better emotional regulation
- secure attachment
- absence of maternal depression
- child compliance
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what does scaffolding mean
changing the level of support
*linked to the idea of ZPD*
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according to vygotsky what do children use speech for
- social communication
- help them solve tasks
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what is the process of private speech to
- plan
- guide
- monitor their behavior
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what is the use for private speech
self regulation
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what did Piaget view private speech as
egocentric and immature
- important tool of thought during the early childhood years
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how did vygotsky believe that language and thought initially develop
independently of each other and then merge
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what did vygotsky emphasize of all mental functions
have
- external
- social
- origins
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how did vygotskys believe that language and thought merged
e.g. children must use language to communicate with others before they can focus inward on their own thoughts
*between ages 3 and 7*
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what is inner speech according to vygotsky
talking to oneself
becomes second nature
act without verbalizing
internalize their egocentric speech
becomes their thoughts
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what did vygotsky argue of private speech
represents an early transition toward becoming more socially communicative
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what are some ways in which educators can apply vygotskys theory
1. asses the child's AZD
2. use the childs zone of proximal development in teaching
3. use more skilled peers as teachers
4. monitor and encourage childrens use of private speech
5. place instruction in a meaningful context
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what is Tools of the Mind
early childhood education curriculum that emphasizes children's development of self regulation and the cognitive foundations of literacy
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what is a comparison for vygotsky and Piagets cognitive theories of inner speech
vygotsky emphasizes on the importance of inner speech in cognitive development
Piagets view that such speech is immature
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what is the difference in implications for teaching in Piaget and Vygotskys cognitive theorys
- Piaget ; children need support to explore their world and discover knowledge
- Vygotsky ; students need many opportunities to learn with a teacher and more skilled peers
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what do Piaget and vygotskys theories have in common
teachers serve as facilitators and guides rather than as directors and molders
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what have critics of vygotskys theory said about his theory
- not specific enough about age-related changes
- overemphasized the role of language in thinking
- does not describe how changes in socio-emotional capabilities contribute to cognitive development
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are both vygotsky and Piagets theories evaluated thoroughly
even though their theories were proposed at about the same time, most of the world learned about vygotskys theory later on
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what is the comparison with vygotsky and Piagets emphasises on sociocultural context
- vygotsky; strong emphasis
- Piaget; little emphasis
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what is the comparison on constructivism to vygotsky and Piagets
- vygotsky; social constructivist
- Piaget ; cognitive constructivist
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what is the comparison on stages according to vygotsky and Piagets theories
- vygotsky; no general stages of development proposed
- Piaget; strong emphasis on stages (sensorimotor, pre operational, concrete operational, and formal operational)
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what is the comparison on key processes between vygotsky and Piagets theories
- vygotsky; zone of proximal development, language, dialogue, tools of the culture
- Piaget; schema, assimiliation, accommodation, operations, conservation, classification
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what is the comparison on role of language between vygotsky and Piagets theories
- vygotsky; a major role; language plays a powerful role in shaping thought
- Piaget; language has a minimal role; cognition primarily directs language
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what is the comparison on view of education between vygotsky and Piagets theories
- vygotsky; education plays a central role, helping children learn the tools of the culture
- Piaget; education merely refines the child's cognitive skills that have already emerged
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what is the comparison on teaching implications between vygotsky and Piagets theories
- vygotsky; teacher is a facilitator and guide, not a director; establish many opportunities for children to learn with the teacher and more-skilled peers
- Piagets; also views teacher as a facilitator and guide, not a director; provide support for children to explore their world and discover knowledge
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attention is focusing mental [...] on [...] information
resources
information
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does the childs ability to pay attention improve during the preschool years
improves significantly
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what is executive attention
- involves planning actions,
- allocating attention to goals,
- detecting and compensating for errors,
-monitoring progress on tasks,
- dealing with novel or difficult circumstances
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what is sustained attention, also referred to as *vigilance*
focused and extended engagement with an object, task, event, or other aspect of the environment
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during what periods does research indicate an increase in vigilance
although older children and adolescents increase in vigilance, it is during the preschool years that individuals show the greatest increase in vigilance
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in what ways is the preschool child's control of attention still deficient
1. salient versus relevant dimensions
2. planfulness
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what does salient versus relevant dimensions refer to regarding attention being deficient
preschool children are likely to pay attention to stimuli that stand out, or are salient, even when those stimuli are not relevant to solving a problem or performing a task
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what does the salient versus relevant dimensions shift to
change reflects a shift to cognitive control of attention, so that children act less impulsively and reflect more
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what is planfulness regarding attention still being deficient
when experimenters ask children to judge whether two complex pictures are the same, preschool children tend to use a haphazard comparison strategy, not examining all the details before making a judgement
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in Central European countries such as Hungary what do they do to improve attention
kindergarten children participate in exercises designed to improve their attention
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what is the ability of preschool children to control and sustain their attention related to
school readiness
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what is memory
the retention of information over time
- is a central process in children's cognitive development
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what are most of an infants considered to be
fragile, for the most part short-lived
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the memory of perceptual motor actions in infants is considered to be
substantial
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what is short-term memory
individuals retain information for up to 30 seconds if there is no rehearsal of the information
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what does rehearsal do regarding short-term memory
can keep information in short-term memory for a much longer period
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what does rehearsal mean regarding short-term memory
repeating information after it has been presented
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is memory span the same from one another
no it varies from one individual to another
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what is important with memory span
efficiency of processing and speed + speed with which memory items can be identified
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what was linked to young children's processing speed
myelination in a number of brain areas
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what happens as a toddler's short-term memory span increases during the early childhood years
their memory becomes more accurate
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what are exceptions to factors influencing the accuracy of a young childs memory
- age differences in children's susceptibility to suggestion
- there are individual differences in susceptibility
- interviewing techniques can produce substantial distortions in children's reports about highly salient events
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what does the accuracy of young childs eyewitness testimony depend on
- type
- number
- intensity of the suggestive techniques
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what is autobiographical memory
involves memory of significant events and experiences in ones life
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is autobiographical memory short or long term memory
long term memory
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how many descriptive items per event does a child have at 3 1/2 years go age and 6 years
3 1/2 years old - 4 descriptive items
6 years old - 12 items
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what is executive function
an umbrella-like concept that encompasses a number of higher-level cognitive processes linked to the development of the brains prefrontal cortex
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what does executive function involve
managing ones thoughts to engage in goal- directed and exercise self-control
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under what umbrella does executive attention fall under
umbrella of executive function
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in early childhood what developmental advances does executive function involve
cognitive inhibition
cognitive flexibility
goal-setting
delay of gratification
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what is an e.g. of cognitive inhibition
such as inhibiting a strong tendency that is incorrect
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cognitive flexibility can be shifting attention to another item or topic
yes
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what is an e.g. goal-setting
such as sharing a toy or mastering a skill like catching a ball
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what is an e.g. of delay of gratification
the ability to forego an immediate pleasure or reward for a more desirable on later
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what have researchers found that advances executive function during the preschool years
- math skills
- language development
- school readiness
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what was linked with longer delay of gratification at 4 years of age
lower body mass index (BMI) three decades later
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can young children who show delayed development of executive function
be linked with having a lower level of school readiness
yes
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can having proper executive function and their parents, encourage homeless children's success in school
yes
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what is linked to a higher level of executive function at 5 to 6 years of age
secure attachment to mothers during the toddler years
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what does theory of mind mean
a term that refers to awareness of one's own mental processes and those of others
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at what ages do main changes occur at for a childs theory of mind
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- +5
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from ages 2 to 3 what major change occurs according to the childs theory of mind
- perceptions
- emotions
- desires
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how do children begin to understand perception mean from ages 2 to 3 according to the childs theory of mind
the child realizes that other people see what is in front of their eyes and not necessarily what is in form of the childs eyes
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What can children begin to understand of emotions from ages 2 to 3 according to the childs theory of mind
the child can distinguish between positive and negative emotions
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how do children begin to understand desires according to childs theory of mind
the child understands that if someone wants something, he or she will try to get it
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what do children refer to earlier and more frequently, desires or cognitive states according to the childs theory of mind
to desires
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what ages 4 to 5 what do children come to understand according to the childs theory of mind
the mind can represent objects and events accurately or inaccurately
- false beliefs- beliefs that are not true- develops in a majority of children by the time they are 5 years old
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can children younger than age 4 have false belief according to the childs theory of mind
no they do not understand
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what is understood beyond age 5 according to the childs theory of mind
it is only beyond the preschool years that children have a deepening appreciation of the mind itself rather than just an understanding of the mental states
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until when do children see the mind as an active constructor of knowledge or a processing center
not until middle and late childhood
(it is only then that they move form understanding that beliefs can be false to realizing that the same event can be open to multiple interpretations)
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what is individual differences
there are individual differences in the ages when children reach certain milestones
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what do children who talk about their feelings frequently as do children who frequently engage in pretend play show
- as 2 year olds show better performance on theory of mind tasks
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what have researchers found in differences in children's language skills to predict
performance on theory of mind tasks
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what are some factors that influence children's theory of mind development
- advances in prefrontal cortex functioning
- engaging in make believe play
- various aspects of social interaction
- securely attached to parents who engage children in mental state talk
- having older siblings and friends who engage in mental state talk
- living in a higher-socioeconomic-status family
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what did parental engagement in mind mindedness do to preschool children’s theory of mind
advance it
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what does having an advanced theory of mind do to children
are more popular with their peers and have better social skills in peer relations
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what have researcher found with children that have autism
have difficulty developing a theory of mind
especially in understanding others' beliefs and emotions
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is the theory of mind correlated with autism
it can predict the severity of autism in child
(not surprising that autistic children have difficulty in interactions with others)
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between ages 2 and 3, how does a toddlers language development transition
from saying simple sentences to saying complex sentences
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what does phonology refer to
the sound system of a language, including the sounds used and how they may be combined
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what does a child have during their preschool years according to having to understand phonology and morphology
- gradually become more sensitive to the sounds of spoken words
- increasingly capable of producing all the sounds of their language
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by a childs birthday what can they do according to understanding phonology and morphology
produce all the vowel sounds and most of the consonant sounds
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morphology refer to the units of […] involved in word formation
meaning
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what is syntax
involves the way words are combined to form acceptable phrases and sentences
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what is semantics
refers to the meaning of words and sentences
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between 18 months and 6 years how much does a young child learn a new word
average of about one new word every waking hour
(estimated children know 14,000 words by the time they enter first grade)
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what is fast mapping
involves children's ability to make an initial connection between a word and its referent after only limited exposure to the word
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what benefit does fast mapping ahve
brings a deeper understanding of word meaning, such as where the word can apply and its nuances
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does having exposure as a child on multiple occasions over several days result in more successful word leaning than the same number of exposures in a single day
yes on multiple occasion over several days is better
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what are six key principle in young children's vocabulary development
1. children learn the words they hear most often
2. children learn words for things and events that interest them
3. children learn words best in responsive and interactive contexts rather than passive contexts
4. children learn words best in contexts that are meaningful
5. children learn words best when they access clear information about word meaning
6. children learn words best when grammar and vocabulary are considered
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what does pragmatics mean
the appropriate use of language in different contexts, also characterize young children's language development
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a child around ages 4 or 5 learns to change their […] style to suit the situation
speech
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what do parents and teachers need to provide young children with for the development of literacy skills
a supportive environment
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what are some strategies for using books effectively with preschool children
- use books to initiate conversation with young children
- use what and why questions
- encourage children to ask questions about stories
- choose some books that play with language
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what is child-centered kindergarten
emphasizes educating the whole child and promoting his or her physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development
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what are the three honored principles of the child-centered kindergarten
1. each child follows a unique developmental pattern
2. young children learn best through firsthand experiences with people and materials
3. play is extremely important in the childs total development
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what is the Montessori approach by Maria Montessori
philosophy of education in which children are given considerable freedom and spontaneity in choosing acitivites
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what do some believe the Montessori approach neglects
children's socioemotional development
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what is a critic of the Montessori approach
- restricts imaginative play
- heavy reliance on self corrective materials
- may not adequately allow for creativity and for a variety of learning styles
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what does the Montessori approach foster and deemphasizes
- fosters independence + development of cognitive skills
- deemphasizes verbal interaction between the teacher and child and between peers
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what is developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
- typical development of children within a particular age span
- uniqueness of the individual child
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what does DAP (developmentally appropriate practice) emphasize
the process of learning rather than on its content
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what is the Project Head Start program
compensatory program designed to give children from low income families the opportunity to acquire skills and experiences that are important for success in school
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is the Project Head start supported
continues to be the largest federally funded program for U.S. children
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what was revealed of the Project Head Start program
a few lasting outcomes that stayed
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what is the Perry Preschool program
high-quality early childhood education program includes weekly home visits from program personnel
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what are controversies in early childhood education
1. what the curriculum for early childhood education should be
2. whether preschool education should be universal in the united states
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what is the critic about whether preschool education should be universal in the united states
want to improve preschool education for young children who are disadvantaged than to fund preschool education for all 4 year old children
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what are young children in the United States being raised on regarding nutrition
diets that are too high in fat
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what is the biggest problem in malnutrition in young children from low income families
iron deficiency anemia
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Infancy
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