Exam 8: Middle Childhood: Nine-, Ten-, Eleven-, and Twelve-Year-Olds

Slurred speech, agitation, poor appetite, bloodshot eyes, and/or an unusual odor on children's clothing or breath may be warning signs of ___________________________________.

Nine- and ten-year-olds continue to need and often seek out ____________________ attention.

Match each term with the correct definition. -Majority of language development nearly complete

What social and emotional qualities must children possess in order to make and keep friends?

Match each term with the correct definition. -"It's only right to return the lost bracelet to its owner"

What changes characterize the physical development of nine- and ten-year olds?

During middle childhood, children's energies and play activities become more __________________.

Nine- and ten-year-olds establish friendships on the basis of same gender and similar interests.

Eleven- and twelve-year-olds are not likely to be interested in ____.

During middle childhood, girls experience a rate of physical growth that is significantly greater than do boys.

Dramatic emotional mood swings are characteristic of most nine- and ten-year-olds.

How do the growth patterns of boys and girls compare during middle childhood?

Match each term with the correct definition. -Believe they know everything

Why do some children begin to experiment with different styles of dressing, group participation, and/or substances?

Match each term with the correct definition. -Influenced by heredity and environment

Families should be encouraged to contact their health care provider or a child development specialist if their ten-year-old____:

Eleven- and twelve-year-olds have reached the stage where they recognize that problems may have multiple solutions.

Most nine- and ten-year olds would find all of following activities appealing EXCEPT ____.

Families should be concerned about a ten-year-old who ____.

Most nine- and ten-year-olds experience developmental changes in their perceptual-cognitive abilities that make it possible for them to ____.