Module 5 Psych 140 Portage Learning
physical changes during middle childhood
grow 2-3" per year, gain 5-7 lbs per year, baby fat decreases/muscle mass increases
cephalocaudal pattern growth in middle childhood
head circumference is now becoming more in proportion with today body height
proximo...
grow 2-3" per year, gain 5-7 lbs per year, baby fat decreases/muscle mass increases
cephalocaudal pattern growth in middle childhood
head circumference is now becoming more in proportion with today body height
proximodistal pattern grown in middle childhood
has now progressed from trunk to the limbs, and fine motor skills are learned
Causes of childhood obesity
genetics, socioeconomic status, less physical activity
The recommended treatment for childhood obesity is:
behavioral
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes
with functioning or development
inattention
easily distracted, forgetfulness, disorganization
hyperactivity-impulsivity
Impulsivity - making hasty actions without first thinking about them, a desire for immediate rewards,
inability to delay gratification
Hyperactivity - seems to move about constantly, including in situations in which it is not appropriate,
excessively fidgets, taps, or talks
How is ADHD treated?
A combination of medication and behavioral therapy
How is ADHD diagnosed?
Symptoms must be chronic or long-lasting, impair the person's functioning, and cause the person to fall
behind typical development for his or her age.
concrete operational stage
in Piaget's theory, the stage of cognitive development (from about 6 or 7 to 11 years of age) during
which children gain the mental operations that enable them to think logically about concrete events
(not yet abstract thought)
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