Middle Childhood Chapter 6

studied byStudied by 0 people
0.0(0)
learn
LearnA personalized and smart learning plan
exam
Practice TestTake a test on your terms and definitions
spaced repetition
Spaced RepetitionScientifically backed study method
heart puzzle
Matching GameHow quick can you match all your cards?
flashcards
FlashcardsStudy terms and definitions

1 / 19

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no one added any tags here yet for you.

20 Terms

1
Middle Childhood
Developmental period from ages 6 to 12 characterized by steady growth and cognitive development.
New cards
2
Growth in Middle Childhood
Children grow 2-3 inches and gain 5-7 pounds per year, with muscle adjustments leading to growing pains.
New cards
3
Frontal Lobe Pruning
Process that begins around age 9, involving changes in logic, reasoning, self-regulation, and memory.
New cards
4
Gross Motor Skills
Skills that involve large muscle movements; improvements seen in coordination, speed, strength, agility, and balance.
New cards
5
Fine Motor Skills
Skills that involve small muscle actions, such as holding a pencil or using scissors.
New cards
6
Child Obesity
Condition where 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese, increasing risks for various health problems.
New cards
7
Epigenetics
Study of how genetics and environmental factors influence traits like obesity.
New cards
8
Information Processing
Children’s mental processes analogous to computer systems, involving strategies to solve problems.
New cards
9
Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage
Developmental stage where children develop logical thinking about concrete events and objects.
New cards
10
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty attending and completing tasks, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
New cards
11
Emotional Regulation
Ability to manage emotional states and responses to internal and external stimuli.
New cards
12
Self-Esteem
Judgment of self-worth and competence in various life domains such as academics and social relationships.
New cards
13
Industry vs. Inferiority
Erikson’s stage of development where children develop a sense of competence through tasks and goals.
New cards
14
Moral Reasoning
Judgment about right and wrong informed by individual values and societal norms.
New cards
15
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Framework outlining stages of moral reasoning: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.
New cards
16
Prosocial Behavior
Behavior aimed at helping others, often characterized by empathy and sympathy.
New cards
17
Aggression
Behavior intended to harm another individual, classified into proactive, reactive, and relational forms.
New cards
18
Friendships in Middle Childhood
Relationships based on trust, emotional support, and loyalty, with smaller, close-knit groups often forming.
New cards
19
Bullying
A repeated aggressive behavior where children intentionally harass or dominate others, including forms like cyberbullying.
New cards
20
Interventions for Bullying
Programs aimed at preventing bullying through school policy and culture change.
New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 18 people
899 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 32 people
794 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 1 person
28 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 103 people
856 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 3 people
761 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 10 people
693 days ago
4.5(2)
note Note
studied byStudied by 39 people
953 days ago
5.0(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 11 people
776 days ago
5.0(1)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard (33)
studied byStudied by 3 people
792 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (62)
studied byStudied by 5 people
765 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (82)
studied byStudied by 10 people
56 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (40)
studied byStudied by 5 people
171 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (20)
studied byStudied by 115 people
507 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (25)
studied byStudied by 12 people
468 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (25)
studied byStudied by 2 people
661 days ago
5.0(1)
flashcards Flashcard (38)
studied byStudied by 38 people
8 days ago
5.0(1)
robot