Exam 8: Physical Development in the Preschool Years

Recently, Zander started to print his name, fold paper into triangles, and string beads. Zander is most likely __________ years of age.

What are nightmares and night terrors?

As many as __________ of preschool age children have difficulty getting to and staying asleep.

Girls tend to process language in __________.

Research on developmental changes in visual perception suggests that __________.

What are the possible risks involved with lead exposure during childhood?

Which is a fine motor skill?

Approximately __________ percent of 6-year-olds weigh 36 pounds or less.

During the preschool period, both fine and gross motor skills continue to develop. How would you describe the progression of motor development of your virtual child? Think about the areas of self-help skills as well. Have you noticed your preschooler becoming more proficient in this area? Describe. In addition, note some specific examples of gross motor skills.

Cassidy, a 4-year-old girl, is struggling to fall asleep at night. Which of the following may reduce Cassidy's sleep disturbance?

Your text discusses the importance of proper nutrition during the preschool years, but during this time preschoolers may not eat as much as they used to. What strategies can you think of that would encourage healthy food choices for your child?

Children with __________ are often shunned even though there is virtually no risk of spreading the disease through everyday contact.

Marsha's father often tells her he wishes she had never been born. His comments would be considered __________.

In the United States, many children lack adequate health care. This is in part due to __________.

Each of the two hemispheres begins to process information in a slightly different manner. Whereas the __________ hemisphere considers information sequentially, one piece of data at a time, the __________ hemisphere processes information in a more global manner, reflecting on it as a whole.

Read over the progression of art development as discussed in your text. Does your child's work contains shapes, scribbles, or complex designs? Perhaps their drawings are recognizable. What role does art play in the development of fine motor skills?

Nightmares are more frequent in boys than in girls, and they usually occur __________.

The leading cause of death among preschoolers is __________.

What are some strategies for keeping preschoolers healthy?

Statistics show that __________ of the people abused as children turn out to be child abusers.