Early Childhood
What age range is considered early childhood?
Ages 1 to 6
What is the age range for late childhood?
Ages 6 to 12
What age range is considered adolescence?
Ages 12 to 18.
A four-year-old frequently asks questions and begins recognizing letters and words. Name the life stage AND developmental area.
Early childhood and mental development.
A toddler is frightened during a medical examination. Name one action the healthcare provider should take.
Involve the parent or guardian, use a calm approach, provide reassurance, use play, or give a simple explanation.
Is physical growth during early childhood faster or slower than during infancy?
Slower than during infancy.
What is another name for late childhood?
Pre Adolescence
What is the term for a rapid increase in height and weight during adolescence?
A growth spurt.
A nine-year-old loses primary teeth as permanent teeth begin to erupt. Name the life stage AND developmental area.
Late childhood and physical development.
Why might a healthcare provider offer a young child one or two simple choices during care?
To help the child participate, reduce fear, and gain cooperation.
By approximately what age have most primary teeth erupted?
By age 2 or 3.
What major dental change occurs during late childhood?
Primary teeth are lost and permanent teeth erupt.
What term describes the development of the sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics?
Puberty
A teenager experiences rapid growth but temporarily becomes awkward or clumsy. Name the life stage AND developmental area.
Adolescence and physical development.
A late-childhood patient is nervous about a new experience. What could an adult do to help build the child’s confidence?
Provide reassurance, support, encouragement, and opportunities to experience success.
How does a child’s vocabulary change between ages 1 and 6?
It increases from several words to approximately 1,500–2,500 words.
Name one way physical coordination changes during late childhood.
Coordination improves, allowing children to perform more complex movements or physical activities.
Name two reasons the reading gives for why an adolescent might begin using drugs or alcohol.
Stress relief, anxiety, peer pressure, escaping emotional problems, experimentation, instant gratification, hereditary traits, or cultural influences.
A child feels nervous about beginning school but becomes more confident after receiving reassurance and experiencing success. Name the life stage AND developmental area.
Late childhood and emotional development.
Name two actions a healthcare provider can take to establish rapport with an adolescent.
Remain nonjudgmental, listen, notice nonverbal behavior, involve the adolescent in decisions, or answer questions honestly and completely.
How does social development generally change from age 1 to age 6?
The child develops from being self-centered or egocentric to becoming more social and interested in others.
What values or ideas may children begin using when making decisions during late childhood?
Honesty, loyalty, fairness, values, or moral judgment.
Why do peer groups often become especially important during adolescence?
They can provide approval, security, support, self-confidence, and a place to develop identity and independence.
A teenager worries about appearance and abilities while trying to develop a stronger identity and independence. Which developmental area is most directly represented?
Emotional development.
An adolescent suddenly withdraws, loses interest in hobbies, and gives away possessions. According to the reading, what should an adult do?
Take the warning signs seriously, never ignore them, and seek appropriate adult or professional support.