Pre-school & School age Development
Which of Erikson's stages refers to pre-school age children (3-6) where they seek a sense of control over their actions?
Initiative vs Guilt
What is the frontal lobe (pre-frontal cortex) responsible for?
decision making, emotional regulation
The developmental changes in puberty ultimately lead to the ability to ______
reproduce
Which organ is responsible for removing toxins from the body?
liver
How much sleep do teens need each night?
8-10 hours
How much exercise do school-age children need each day?
60 minutes
What is the cerebellum responsible for
balance & coordination
Hormonal changes during puberty often causes what on the skin?
acne
Name 3 cancers associated with alcohol use
breast, colon, throat, liver, mouth
What is the sleep hormone?
Melatonin
interacting while playing is an example of what type of play?
Associative play
What is the brain doing during sleep?
storing memories, pruning, consolidating information
What hormones are produced by the ovaries in females, and the testes in males?
estrogen/testosterone
What toxic substance is produced by the liver when it metabolizes alcohol
acetaldehyde
Why do phones disrupt our sleep?
Blue light blocks melatonin release
How much do preschool children grow each year on average? (inches & pounds)
2-3 inches & 4-5 pounds
What 2 parts of the brain are underdeveloped in teens?
frontal lobe & cerebellum
What happens during the menses phase?
bleeding (period)
Name 3 ways alcohol affect the brain
kills brain cells, shrinks brain, dementia, judgement, mental health
Why do teens generally go to bed later?
A shift in their circadian rhythm
School age children should be able to write _____ word sentences & short ________
5 word sentences & short paragraphs
In what part of sleep is the brain most active?
REM sleep
How does a girl's body structurally change during puberty?
more curvy, wider hips, develops breasts
Condition in which the liver is scarred & can no longer repair itself
Cirrhosis
How does caffeine work in the body?
By blocking adenosine receptors, tricking you into not feeling sleepy