Exam 11: Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Although the underlying cause of __________ is not known, some experts believe that they are caused by poor early nutrition and allergies.

Artificial human growth hormones have been administered to promote growth in children for the last 20 years. What factor is inhibiting more widespread use of these drugs?

The Bedouis have just adopted a baby from China. They can expect that their child's height and weight will be a reflection of the __________.

Children in poorer areas of cities such as Kolkata, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro are smaller than their counterparts in affluent areas of the same cities. These differences in height are a reflection of __________.

Now think about your child's weight. Is his/her weight within the norm, or is your child considered obese (95th percentile)? What are some strategies you could use to encourage a healthy weight and keep your child fit? Think about your child's use of the television and video games. What is the correlation between these sedentary activities and obesity?

Television viewing and obesity are highly correlated for which of the following reasons?

Eight-year-old Kevin spends much of his day at his desk at school. During his two 15-minute recess breaks, Kevin exchanges baseball cards with his friends. At home, he prefers sedentary activities like playing computer games and watching television over riding his bike or swimming. Kevin's lifestyle puts him at risk for __________.

In a research study conducted in Guatemalan villages, researchers found that children who had received more nutrients __________.

Hunter, a 6-year-old boy, is having great difficulty learning to read. Although his vision is 20/20, he often misperceives letters and struggles to sound them out. Hunter may be suffering from __________.

Individual differences in height can be as much as __________ inches apart for children that are the same age.

In the United States most variations in height and weight are the result of different people's __________.

Michelle's parents tell her not only which foods she should eat but also how much food to eat. When she says she has had enough to eat, they insist that she eat what is put on her plate. Michelle's controlling and directive parents are likely to cause her to __________.

Which of the following is a drug prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

The rate of injury for children increases during the elementary school years. Furthermore, boys are more apt to be injured than girls are because __________.

What are the most frequent sources of injury during middle childhood? Describe two ways of reducing these injuries.

State your child's height and weight. Does the height fall in line with the norm? If not, what are your feelings on the use of growth hormones during childhood? Would you ever consider giving a growth hormone to your child? What are some of the dangers associated with the use of growth hormones, as noted in your text?

Connie has been struggling in school recently. She finds it difficult to pay attention to her teacher. During the school day, she fidgets in her seat and disrupts her classmates frequently. These symptoms suggest that Connie has __________.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by __________.

One of the most common symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is __________.

Two ways to reduce motion-related injuries considerably are to __________.