Exam 10: Physical Development in Middle Childhood

The Centers for Disease Control (2002) report that children believe

Studies have found that participation in organized sports is associated with

A child with a body mass index (BMI) above what percentile is considered overweight?

Briefly describe the episode of rough-and-tumble play that is presented in the video. Which aspects from the video are consistent with the textbook description of the phenomenon?

The first area to prune and become mature in middle childhood is the

Which of the following neural changes involves the growth of fatty tissues that cover the axons that carry nerve impulses from one neuron to other neurons?

Children with ADHD have difficulty with all of the following except

_______________ is a mild form of ASD.

Transportation problems are obstacles for physical activity for which group?

Why are more children in the United States becoming obese? What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend to combat the problem?

The most often reported symptom in children and adolescents after sexual abuse is

Which factor is associated with less severe outcomes of child sexual abuse?

What kind of skills become more controlled and coordinated during middle childhood?

Examples of fine-motor control include

Adults need to supervise children when crossing streets until about age ________.

The majority of accident-related injuries for children occur

Who is most likely to be a victim of child sexual abuse? What are the typical signs? Describe the effects of sexual abuse.

Continued abuse can lead to high levels of

While obesity has been increasing worldwide, experts estimate that ___________ has the highest prevalence of obesity of any developed nation.

A recent concern associated with organized children's sports is