Psy. 25-Test 2 Flashcards
Muscle and Fat differences between girls & boys
girls have more fat, boys have more muscle
Activity levels of children: What is normal? What is recommended?
Recommended: Physical activity should be daily. Preschool children engage in two hours of physical activity per day divided into one hour of structured activity and one hour of unstructured free play.
Normal: To be active and run around
Fine Motor Skill
Motor skills that involve more finely turned movements, such as a finger dexterity.
Gross Motor Skill
Motor skills that involve large-muscle activities, such as walking
How much per night should kids get?
Experts recommend that young children get 11 to 13 hours if not they can experience narcolepsy, insomnia, and nightmares
Body Mass Indes (BMI)
Computed by a formula that takes into account height and weight.
Empathy
ability to put yourself in somebody else place & understand how they feel.
Self Esteem vs. Self Concept
Self Esteem: The global evaluative dimension of the self. Self-esteem is also referred to as self-worth or self-image
Self Concept: Domain-specific evaluations of the self
Self-efficacy
The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes.
Individualized Educational Plan(IEP)
A written statement that spells out a program specifically tailored to a child with a disability
Clique
Small groups that range 2 to about 12 individuals. Usually the same sex and same age.
Crowds
Larger than cliques and less personal. Adolescents are usually members of a crowd based on reputation. May not spend much time together.
Different types of Bullying
Rumors, gestures, slaps, race, looks
How much time do youth spend on media?
61/2 hours a day
Who’s likely to be unhappy, early maturing girls or late maturing girls?
Early maturing girls
