Exam 10: Physical Development in Middle Childhood

When both of a child's parents are obese, the child's chance of being overweight is increased

From the 1960s to 2002, the percentage of American children who were overweight

Jason is almost 4 years old, and his parents notice that he is always moving, has difficulty being quiet, and seems to talk constantly. If he is diagnosed with ADHD, it is likely he is in the __________ stage of the disorder.

A mild form of ASD is ______ syndrome.

Nathan, seven-year-old and a proficient swimmer, is at the beach. Water safety tips recommend that

Sexual abuse is most likely to be committed by

Which of the following is NOT one of the acts considered to be child sexual abuse?

Treatment of ADHD is most effective when it combines medication with

Children with stuttering, reading, and writing disorders show less than normal activity in the

The most common cause of accidental death in middle childhood is

As shrinkage occurs in the brain, there are ________ in the functions controlled by those areas.

The typical sexually abused child is a victim for less than 2 years.

While some studies have investigated the positive effects of organized sports using correlational designs, others have used experimental designs. Which type of study provides evidence that sports participation itself accounts for the positive relationship?

Which neural systems need sensory input in the first months after birth because otherwise their neural circuits will quickly degenerate?

Having more than one disorder at once is referred to as ________.

_____________ share more ADHD symptoms than do fraternal twins.

Surveys have found ethnic differences in free-time activity.

Even though Jacob, a 10-year-old, is a competitive swimmer, he still needs adult supervision when he swims. In particular, he may

In recent years, the number of children diagnosed with ASDs has increased.

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common causes of childhood injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms?