LIFESPAN EXAM #2 - FILL IN THE
BLANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Emotional self-regulation involves voluntary control over ________, _________, and
________. - Answer-emotions, attention, behavior
Girls are ___ times more likely to be sexually abused. - Answer-3
Boys are at greater risk of serious ________ injury. - Answer-physical
Single moms are _____ likely to be employed than married moms. - Answer-more
The most vital source of _____-_________ is regard from significant people: parents,
classmates, friends, teachers, etc. - Answer-self-esteem
For ages 6 to 9, the average weight gain is __ to __ pounds per year. - Answer-4 to 7
The average weight of a 6-year-old is _____. - Answer-48 pounds
The average weight of a 12-year-old is _______. - Answer-88 pounds
For age 6 to 9, the average height gain is about __ to __ inches per year. - Answer-2 to 3
88% of brain injuries in middle childhood could be prevented by using ________. -
Answer-helmets
The leading cause of death in middle childhood is: ______ ______ ______. - Answer-
motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)
Parents are the _____ and most important influences on moral development in the child.
- Answer-first
The average age of menarche (onset of menstruation) is ___ years of age. - Answer-12
By age 7 or 8, children are aware of feeling _____, ______, and _____. - Answer-shame,
guilt, pride
In the juvenile period, boys have more ________ tissue, and girls have more ________
tissue. - Answer-muscle; adipose
Female growth spurt may begin as early as 8 years, but usually ____ years (average
age). - Answer-10
For vision, girls tend to have poorer visual ________, and boys tend to have poorer color
_________. - Answer-activity; discrimination
BLANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Emotional self-regulation involves voluntary control over ________, _________, and
________. - Answer-emotions, attention, behavior
Girls are ___ times more likely to be sexually abused. - Answer-3
Boys are at greater risk of serious ________ injury. - Answer-physical
Single moms are _____ likely to be employed than married moms. - Answer-more
The most vital source of _____-_________ is regard from significant people: parents,
classmates, friends, teachers, etc. - Answer-self-esteem
For ages 6 to 9, the average weight gain is __ to __ pounds per year. - Answer-4 to 7
The average weight of a 6-year-old is _____. - Answer-48 pounds
The average weight of a 12-year-old is _______. - Answer-88 pounds
For age 6 to 9, the average height gain is about __ to __ inches per year. - Answer-2 to 3
88% of brain injuries in middle childhood could be prevented by using ________. -
Answer-helmets
The leading cause of death in middle childhood is: ______ ______ ______. - Answer-
motor vehicle accidents (MVAs)
Parents are the _____ and most important influences on moral development in the child.
- Answer-first
The average age of menarche (onset of menstruation) is ___ years of age. - Answer-12
By age 7 or 8, children are aware of feeling _____, ______, and _____. - Answer-shame,
guilt, pride
In the juvenile period, boys have more ________ tissue, and girls have more ________
tissue. - Answer-muscle; adipose
Female growth spurt may begin as early as 8 years, but usually ____ years (average
age). - Answer-10
For vision, girls tend to have poorer visual ________, and boys tend to have poorer color
_________. - Answer-activity; discrimination
