School
These people can be role models for children other than parents/guardians that set boundaries and give expectations
What are Teachers. (13)
What are the effects of having lesbian or gay parents?
Most children of lesbian and gay parents develop the same as children of heterosexual parents.For the most part, sexual orientation of the parents doesn't affect the sexual orientation of the children (13)
What other alternative methods are there for ADHD other than medication treatment?
What is:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
-"stop and think" mentality practiced through modeling, role play, and self-instruction.
-Wamonsky (2005) suggests that children may fare better with medication, whereas adolescents and adults with ADHD may be able to profit from cognitive behavioral therapy.
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What do Robert Sternberg, Peter Salovey, John Mayer and Howard Gardner have in common?
What is:
They were all psychologist
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How many inches in height and pounds per year do children tend to gain during middle childhood?
What is children tend to grow little over 2 inches in height and gain about 5-7 pounds in weight per year during the middle childhood phase.
Which part of the memory do children use at a young age to learn the alphabet?
What is Long Term Memory (12)
What is the influence of peers during middle childhood?
What is peers take on increasing importance and exert pressure to conform.(13)
Name 3 major disabilities that affect Learning?
What is:
Dyslexia (difficulty reading)
Dyscalculia (difficulty in mathematics)
ADHD
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What are the factor theory of intelligence?
What is specific capacities, account for some individual abilities.(12)
What percentage of children in the United States are overweight or obese?
The average 4-6 year old needs how many calories per day?
The average 7 to 10 year old requires how many calories daily?
What is:
Between 16-25% of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight or obese?
1,400-1,800 calories
2,000 calories
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What are the effects of the school on children social and emotional development?
What is school demands children to behave in a mature nature no matter the age.
What happens to children whose parents get divorced?
What is the divorce disrupts the child's lives and lowers the family's status (13)
Two-part:
This learning disability is estimated to affect anywhere from 5% to 17.5% of American Children?
Which middle childhood gender is this learning disability more common?
What is
Dyslexia & boys
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Kohlberg's three levels of moral development are?
What is:
1. Pre-conventional level
2. Conventional level
3. Post conventional level
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Which middle childhood gender tend to show greater overall strength?
Which childhood gender show somewhat greater coordination and flexibility?
What is:
Boys
Girls
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what are the characteristics of a good school?
What is An energetic atmosphere with encouraging peers
Defined as excessive worry and fear about being apart from family members or individuals to whom a child is most attached.
What is Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) (13)
What 3 behaviors are connected with ADHD a.k.a.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Define Learning Helplessness?
What is:
1. Inattention: doesn't pay attention to instructions or details.
2. Hyperactivity: talks excessively, fidgets in seat during class.
3. Impulsiveness: Acts first, thinks second. Does not wait for his or her turn.
What is:
the acquired belief that one cannot obtain rewards.
Can we apply Piaget’s theory of cognitive development to educational practices?
What is yes Piaget beloved in active discovery in learning. (12)
The frontal part of the brain is most highly involved in the so-called "executive functions".
Name 3 out of 4 aspects that appear to undergo an important period of development during ages 7-9 years old? Then relatively matures by age 12?
What is:
1. deployment of attention
2. cognitive flexibility
3. goal setting
4. information processing
An anxiety disorder in children who have an irrational, persistent fear of going to school. They appear anxious and may become physically ill at the thought of attending school.
What is School Phobia. (13)
Children display a bodily "alarm reaction": Their heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating rise sharply.
What is when children are exposed to adult or marital conflict. (13)
Name 4 major Communication Disorders?
What is:
1. Expressive Language Disorder
2. Mixed Receptive/expressive language disorder
3. Phonological disorder
4. Stuttering
Robert Sternberg constructed a three-pronged, or triarchic, theory of intelligence. What are the three-prongs of Sternberg's theory?
What is:
1. Analytical Intelligence (ability to problem solve)
2. Creative Intelligence (ability to invent)
3. Practical Intelligence ("street smarts")
By what age do children show balance, coordination, and strength that allow them to engage in gymnastics and team sports?
What is:
8-10 years old
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