Exam 10: Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Mrs. Samuel's son 9-year old James has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. Mrs) Samuel has been told that the most effective treatment is

Lettie is underweight and has insulin injections. Which one of the following is her most likely diagnosis?

Beginning at age 8, changes in the __________ system commence that will eventually lead to puberty.

Lars is 7 years old. He is begging his mother to allow him to participate in sports. Which one of the following is a sport which best serves the needs of young participants?

__________ is defined as continual unhappiness and despondency that lasts for 6 months or more.

Growth in the _______of the brain is one of the reasons that fine motor skills show great improvement in middle childhood.

Brian is in the fourth grade. Brian does well in school and he loves to play soccer. However, most of the children in his class will not play with him because he never passes the ball and often knocks them down. He has displayed these behaviors for the past year. Which one of the following conditions is Brian likely exhibiting?

By age _______myelinization of the neurons in the association area are near completion.

Jill who is 10 repeatedly surfs the Internet late at night although her parents have forbidden her to do so. She waits until they are asleep and then sneaks onto the computer. She sends threatening messages to other girls in her class and has spread damaging rumors on the Internet about her classmates. When confronted about this behavior, Jill becomes hostile and destroys her stuffed animals. Which one of the following diagnoses best fits Jill's behaviors?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed ____________in the United States as compared to other countries.

_______is the ability to understand a diagnosed medical condition, find relevant information, and evaluate the recommended therapies.

Seven-year old Susan has difficulty breathing at home. Her parents have been instructed to remove all irritants such as second-hand smoke and pets from the home. Susan is most likely suffering from which one of the following medical conditions?

__________ increases greatly during middle childhood and allows for increased participation in motor activities particularly sports.

Jason is 9 years old. He has a negative attitude, has regular standoffs with his parents, teachers, and coaches, and frequently is mean to other children. The DSM-IV-TR behavioral disorder Jason's behavior describes is __________ .

Manny was born deaf. The condition interfered with his ability to develop speech comprehension. The doctors have advised that a cochlear implant would be beneficial for Manny. This should occur before age _______to be useful for Manny's speech comprehension abilities.

Twelve-year-old Dennis daydreams excessively at home and school. He wanders around the house at night and cannot sleep. He has lost about 15 pounds in the past six months. He told his teacher that he does not see the point in studying. Which one of the following diagnoses best fits Dennis's behaviors?

The likelihood of death during middle childhood is_______ compared to other developmental periods.

When Tyler was in kindergarten his writing was illegible. By third grade, however, it was dramatically better. This is most likely due to growth in the _______areas of the brain.

Oppositional defiant disorder is often diagnosed with

Childhood-onset conduct disorder frequently escalates to