Question

Your answers to these kinds of questions demonstrate an ability to comprehend and apply ideas discussed in this chapter.  Please use the key terms from the chapter to help you answer the following questions.  I expect thorough, well-thought out answers for each question.  Make sure to number your answers to the questions accordingly and proofread before submitting. 

1.Describe physical growth and changes in gross and fine motor skills during middle and late childhood.

2. Describe the consequences of childhood obesity, and explain why middle and late childhood is an especially difficult time for a child to be obese.

3. Compare and contrast Binet’s and Sternberg’s views of intelligence.

4. How do developmentalists measure self-esteem? Indicate and explain what factors influence the self-esteem of children.

5. Explain Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, and indicate three criticisms of his approach.

6. Compare and contrast popular, rejected, controversial, and neglected children.

Answer 1

1.Physical growth during middle childhood:

• Growth is slow and steady during this phase.
• Growth spurts characterized by increase in food take can be observed.
• There is also period of slow growth where food intake decreases.
• An average of seven pounds of weight will be gained and 2.5 inches of height might increase per year.

Physical growth during late childhood:

• Rapid growth spurts.
• Bones harden.
• Has twenty eight of thirty two teeth.
• Child may be physically restless.
• Skills like swimming and bicycle riding develops.

Gross and fine motor skills during middle and late childhood:

• Running, jumping, climbing and balancing develops.
• Become faster, stronger and better at physical coordination.
• Hands are used more precisely for a variety of activities like drawing, writing, clay modelling, etc.
• Some may learn instruments that require complex fine motor skills.