Middle Childhood: Physical Development

These flashcards cover key concepts related to physical and cognitive development during middle childhood.

Middle Childhood

The developmental period from ages 6 to 11, marked by physical, cognitive, and social growth.

Health in Middle Childhood

This period is recognized as one of the healthiest times in life, with slower physical development.

Motor Development

Refers to the growth and refinement of physical skills such as coordination and strength in children.

Brain Development

Involves progressive myelination and regressive pruning, enhancing mental processes.

Aptitude

The potential to master a specific skill or to learn a certain body of knowledge.

Achievement

Demonstrated mastery or proficiency in a subject, often measured by tests.

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

A measure of intelligence, with an average score of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.

Flynn Effect

The observed increase in average intelligence test scores over time.

Automatization

The process where repetition of sequential thoughts and actions makes them routine.

Obesity in Children

A significant concern, with 20.7% of children aged 6-11 in the US classified as obese as of 2020.