Question 1

What is the primary cause of death in school-age children?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;genetic disease&#10;B)&#8203;unintentional injuries&#10;C) &#8203;poor nutrition&#10;D) &#8203;communicable illness

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in school-age children. Common unintentional injuries include motor vehicle accidents, drownings, falls, and poisoning.

Question 2

Children are capable of abstract thought at the beginning of their school-age years.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

Children typically begin to develop the ability to think abstractly around the ages of 11 to 16 years, during the formal operational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget's theory, which is later than the beginning of their school-age years.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the most common vision impairments for school-age children? &#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;astigmatism&#10;B)&#8203;myopia&#10;C) &#8203;hyperopia&#10;D) &#8203;amblyopia

Accepted Answer

Amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," is one of the most common vision impairments for school-age children. It occurs when one eye is weaker than the other and the brain begins to ignore the signals from the weaker eye, causing the affected eye to become "lazy." It is important to detect and treat amblyopia early in order to prevent permanent vision loss. Astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia are also common vision impairments, but amblyopia is specifically mentioned as one of the most common for school-age children.

Question 4

By age 5, a child's brain has reached what percentage of its overall lifetime growth?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;50%&#10;B)&#8203;75%&#10;C) &#8203;85%&#10;D) &#8203;95%

Accepted Answer

By age 5, a child's brain has reached approximately 85% of its overall lifetime growth.

Question 5

Culture can influence the ways school-age children learn.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

Culture can have a significant impact on the ways in which school-age children learn. Different cultures have different approaches to education, and these can affect the way children learn, including their learning styles, language development, and overall academic performance. Understanding the cultural backgrounds of students can help educators create learning environments that are more effective and engaging for all students.

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the emotional and behavioral stability between parents and children?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;co-regulation&#10;B)&#8203;resilience&#10;C) &#8203;socialization&#10;D) &#8203;pragmatics

Accepted Answer

Co-regulation refers to the emotional and behavioral stability between parents and children. It involves both the parent and child maintaining a sense of emotional regulation and stability, and working together to regulate each other's emotions and behaviors in a positive way. Resilience refers to an individual's ability to adapt and cope with stress and adversity. Socialization refers to the process through which individuals learn and internalize cultural and social norms and values. Pragmatics refers to the practical use of language, including social and cultural norms of communication.

Question 7

How much weight does a typical school-age child gain per year?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;1-2 pounds&#10;B)&#8203;3-4 pounds&#10;C) &#8203;5-6 pounds&#10;D) &#8203;10+ pounds

Accepted Answer

School-age children typically gain about 5-6 pounds per year. This is a general average that reflects normal growth patterns during these years.

Question 8

In the time between ages 6 to 12, children become better able to regulate _____.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the time between ages 6 to...

Question 9

&#8203;Which of the following is characterized by a pattern of disruptive or disobedient behaviors directed toward family members or peers?&#10;A)&#8203;bipolar disorder&#10;B)&#8203;post-traumatic stress disorder&#10;C) &#8203;obsessive-compulsive disorder&#10;D) &#8203;oppositional defiant disorder

Accepted Answer

Oppositional defiant disorder is characterized by a pattern of disruptive or disobedient behaviors directed toward family members or peers, such as frequent temper tantrums, arguments with adults, and deliberately annoying others. Bipolar disorder involves mood swings between episodes of mania and depression. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that develops after exposure to traumatic events, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance of triggers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves persistent and unwanted thoughts, as well as compulsive behaviors to try to alleviate anxiety or prevent harm. None of these conditions are characterized specifically by disruptive or disobedient behaviors directed towards family members or peers.

Question 10

At which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development do school-age children perform?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;sensorimotor&#10;B)&#8203;preoperational&#10;C) &#8203;concrete operational&#10;D) &#8203;formal operational

Accepted Answer

School-age children typically perform at Piaget's concrete operational stage, which occurs between the ages of 7-12. At this stage, children are able to think logically and understand concrete concepts, but still struggle with abstract thinking.

Question 11

During this time, what is the relationship between the growth of girls and boys?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;girls grow faster&#10;B)&#8203;boys grow faster&#10;C) &#8203;both genders grow at the same rate&#10;D) &#8203;growth typically stagnates for both genders

Accepted Answer

The answer of During this time, what is the relationship...

Question 12

50% of students with a learning disability will be suspended or expelled from school.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of 50% of students with a learning disability...

Question 13

Research has shown that children who are actively engaged in learning and experience greater academic success have parents who _____.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research has shown that children who are...

Question 14

_____ is essential for memory, attention, and academic ability.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is essential for memory, attention, and...

Question 15

Which of the following has been linked to an increased risk for reading disabilities?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;poor language skills when entering school&#10;B)&#8203;attention deficit disorder&#10;C) &#8203;attention deficit hyperactivity disorder&#10;D) &#8203;poor vision

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following has been linked...

Question 16

Which of the following is known to contribute to health, academic performance, mood and emotional stability, and injury prevention?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;proper nutrition&#10;B)&#8203;social-emotional well-being&#10;C) &#8203;sleep&#10;D) &#8203;physical activity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is known to...

Deck 9: Parenting School-Age Children