Exam 11: Middle Childhood: Physical Development

Using a paintbrush to paint pictures requires the use of:

Which of the following is a symptom of asthma?

John and Jean work as typists in an office. John can type faster than Jean when someone dictates the matter to be typed. This is because John responds faster to auditory stimuli than Jean does. This illustrates the difference in John's and Jean's:

Which of the following statements is true of dyslexia?

What are the different activities that children can perform when their fine motor skills start developing?

Bronchodilators can be used to treat _____.

Patty and Clarissa are part of a volleyball team. Clarissa is better at serving and hitting the ball when compared to Patty. This is because Clarissa is better at responding to the opposing team's actions. This illustrates the difference between Patty's and Clarissa's:

Do gender differences influence the development of motor skills during middle childhood?

Discuss the risk factors for asthma.

Which of the following statements is true of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Which of the following is true of the stimulants used for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Discuss the patterns of motor development in middle childhood years.

Dexter is a seven-year-old who often gets into fights with his classmates. He does not listen to his teachers and refuses to sit still for extended periods of time. Both his teachers and his parents find it difficult to make him concentrate on one topic for a long period of time. In this scenario, Dexter is most likely suffering from _____.

Hamilton, a 11-year-old boy, has gallstones and acid reflux. His peers often make fun of his appearance and do not invite him to social gatherings. Hamilton succeeds in securing good grades at school. In this scenario, Hamilton most likely _____.

Discuss the symptoms of asthma.

A stimulant such as Ritalin _____.

__________requires the performance of fine motor skills.

In middle childhood, girls show greater forearm strength than boys.

Seven-year-old George, who possesses average academic abilities, is problematic in class. He disturbs other children while they study. He has irregular sleep patterns. He shows no interest in activities that require concentration. In this scenario, George is most likely suffering from _____.

Discuss the origins of dyslexia.