Question 1

What is a misalignment of the eyes, found in 2-6% of preschoolers called?

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Strabismus is the medical term for a misalignment of the eyes, commonly found in preschoolers.

Question 2

What is the condition known as lazy eye called?

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Amblyopia is the medical term for lazy eye, a condition where the vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and brain are not working together properly.

Question 3

When does stereopsis mature?

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Question 4

How is functional amblyopia commonly treated?

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Functional amblyopia is commonly treated by patching the good eye to force the brain to use the affected eye, thereby improving its function.

Question 5

What is the vestibular sense?

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The vestibular sense is responsible for providing the brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation, contributing to our sense of balance and spatial awareness.

Question 6

What are the parts of the body that are involved in the vestibular sense?

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The vestibular sense is primarily associated with the inner ear structures, which include the semicircular canals and otolith organs that help maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Question 7

What causes most hearing losses in children?

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Question 8

At what age would a pediatrician become concerned if a child was not talking at all?

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By 2 years, children are typically expected to have a vocabulary of at least 50 words and start combining words into simple sentences. Lack of speech by this age may indicate a developmental delay or disorder, prompting concern from a pediatrician.

Question 9

When does hearing begin?

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Hearing begins prenatally, as fetuses can respond to sounds in the womb.

Question 10

Your friend Jen is buying her 2-year-old daughter a CD player with headphones. Why might you suggest she buy a toy without headphones?

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Question 11

Jenna's mom tells you that she wants you to make 18-month-old Jenna pump her legs on the playground at day care because she doesn't want her to get used to an adult pushing her. What might you tell this mother about gross motor abilities at Jenna's age?

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Eighteen- to 24-month-olds typically have developing gross motor skills and may not yet have the coordination to pump their legs on a swing effectively.

Question 12

What will activities that encourage gross motor skills such as running, jumping, and catching for preschoolers help preschoolers to do?

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Activities that encourage gross motor skills help preschoolers practice and improve their abilities, feel more confident as they develop new coordination skills, and improve their balance.

Question 13

At 2 years of age, Juan is unable to cut with scissors or catch a ball. Should his parents be concerned that his fine and gross motor skills are not developmentally on par with other children his age?

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At 2 years of age, children are typically not expected to cut with scissors or catch a ball. These skills generally develop around ages 3 to 4.

Question 14

What are the benefits of movement education for preschool children?

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Movement education helps preschool children develop gross motor skills more quickly by providing structured activities that enhance their physical abilities and coordination.

Question 15

What should parents, who want their preschool children to learn to print their names, encourage them to do?

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Playing with clay, stringing beads, and using tweezers and tongs help develop fine motor skills, which are essential for writing.

Question 16

What is the first stage in children's drawing?

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The scribble stage is the first stage in children's drawing, where they make random marks on paper.

Question 17

Why might a child in the scribble stage not be able to tell you what it is they are drawing?

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Children in the scribble stage often draw without a specific intention and may decide what their drawing represents after they have completed it.

Question 18

What is the stage of drawing called when the child begins to draw pictures of objects or events from real life?

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The pictorial stage is when children start drawing recognizable objects or events from real life, moving beyond abstract shapes and designs.

Question 19

In which stage of drawing do children draw tadpole people or those made out of shapes such as a circle or oval?

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Question 20

During which stage of drawing do children intentionally draw shapes such as circles, squares, or x shapes?

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During the shape stage, children begin to intentionally draw recognizable shapes like circles, squares, and x shapes.

Quiz 7: Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood