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
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)
Seriation
Arranging objects in sequential order according to one aspect, such as size, weight, or volume.
How does one's cultural and educational experiences influence their cognitive development?
One's culture influences what and when you are learning specific things. (ie. Scientific
reasoning)
"popular" children
Children who tend to be well-liked by their peers and are often socially skilled. These skills often
continue into adulthood. (2 types: antisocial popular & prosocial popular)
antisocial popular
children who defy authority and who enhance their popularity by manipulation and exclusion; the
mean kids
prosocial popular
children who perform well in schools and communicate with their peers in a positive, friendly
way; the nice kids
(60% of children)
rejected children
children who are actively disliked and some may engage in behaviors that encourage this dislike
/ at risk for a variety of problems in the future, such as drug use, aggression, and delinquency.
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
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)
Seriation
Arranging objects in sequential order according to one aspect, such as size, weight, or volume.
How does one's cultural and educational experiences influence their cognitive development?
One's culture influences what and when you are learning specific things. (ie. Scientific
reasoning)
"popular" children
Children who tend to be well-liked by their peers and are often socially skilled. These skills often
continue into adulthood. (2 types: antisocial popular & prosocial popular)
antisocial popular
children who defy authority and who enhance their popularity by manipulation and exclusion; the
mean kids
prosocial popular
children who perform well in schools and communicate with their peers in a positive, friendly
way; the nice kids
(60% of children)
rejected children
children who are actively disliked and some may engage in behaviors that encourage this dislike
/ at risk for a variety of problems in the future, such as drug use, aggression, and delinquency.
