UNIT 7: Schooler, Adolescent and the Family Flashcards
(191 cards)
- this age group is under ages 6 to 12 years old
- they are more engrossed in fact than fantasy
- develop first close peer relationships outside the family group
- Often judged by their performance
- Sense of industry and development of positive self-esteem directly influenced by peer group
School Age
In Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development, School Age is under what stage?
Stage 4: Industry vs Inferiority
In Freud’s Psychosexual Theory of Development, School Age is at what stage?
Stage 4: Latent Stage
In Piaget’s Cognitive theory
Concrete Operation
______ gain is more rapid than increase in ______
Weight. Height
During the school-age brain has approximately reached adult size. True or False
True
During the school age, height increases by ______ inches per year
1 - 2
During the school age, weight increases by ______ kg per year or _____ kg per year
1.3 to 2.2; 2 to 3
- During this stage, the person becomes more graceful and steadier on their feet.
- leaner, more athletic in appearance
- Slimmer look
- improved posture
- muscles are still functionally immature and readily injured by overuse
School Age
During school age, there is a decrease in head circumference and waist circumference in relation to standing height. True or False
True
During the school-age caloric needs are lower. True or False
True
It is defined as 2 years preceding puberty.
Typically occurs during preadolescence.
Prepubescence
In girls, prepubescence occurs earlier than boys which is _____ years earlier.
2
It is an abnormal onset of puberty
Precocious Puberty
Prepubertal girls are usually taller than boys by _____ inches
2
This type of motor skill involves the use of large bodily movements
Gross Motor Skills
This type of motor skill involves the use of small bodily movements
Fine Motor Skills
During this age, a child can skip, and jump rope; some can ride 2 wheel bicycle
6 years old
During this age, children plays either “girl games” or “boy games” according to sex.
7 years old
During this age, children can ride bicycles well. Enjoy sports. Movements are more graceful, but rapid growth of arms and legs may cause frequent stumbling and spills in the table.
8 years
During this age, a child may have a high energy, always on the go. Coordination improves and enjoys team sports.
9 years old
Interested in perfecting athletic skills.
10 years old
More awkward because of a growth spurt. May drop out of sports to avoid embarrassment.
11 years old
Participates in sports events for charities.
12 years old