Physical Development
At what ages do children typically start experiencing growth spurts?
Age 9 for girls, and 11 for boys.
How can trauma affect emotional development in children?
Trauma can lead to learning difficulties, mental health issues, and problems with concentration.
What developmental theorist specialized in Cognitive Development and focused on four stages?
Jean Piaget
What type of play happens when children play alongside but not with each other?
Parallel Play
What type of motor skills develop faster for boys?
Gross Motor Skills
Name a coping mechanism to help children manage emotional responses to trauma.
Deep breathing and relaxation techniques.
What stage of Piaget’s theory focuses on children ages 2-7 years?
The Preoperational Stage
What is one positive outcome of having strong friendships during this stage of development?
Increased confidence and social skills.
Body Mass Index
What role does failure play in emotional development during the Industry vs. Inferiority stage?
Failure helps children develop modesty and resilience if handled properly.
What is "egocentrism" in Piaget’s theory?
It's when a child believes that everyone sees the world exactly as they do, and they cannot take another person’s perspective.
How can school serve as an important place for social development?
It provides an environment where children interact with peers outside of their family, helping to form relationships and develop social skills.
How much daily exercise is recommended for children?
60 minutes a day.
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to monitor and modulate emotions as they are experienced and expressed.
When does a child understand conservation, and what does it mean?
After age 5; conservation means understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or size.
What effect does bullying have on a child’s social development?
It can hinder the formation of positive relationships and lead to social withdrawal.
There are two major growth spurts in late childhood. What are the ages associated with each growth spurt
1st growth spurt: 6-8 - improved fine motor and hand-eye coordination
2nd growth spurt: 10-12 - frontal lobe develops further leading to logic, memory, and planning improvement.
What is the developmental stage that occurs between ages 5-12, according to Erikson?
Industry vs. Inferiority
What is "artificialism" according to Piaget?
It is the belief that natural events, like rain, are created by human beings or sentient entities.
How does family strife affect children socially?
It increases stress, making children more critical of themselves and potentially hindering peer relationships.
It increases stress, making children more critical of themselves and potentially hindering peer relationships.