Question 1

Jonathan and Vinnie are wrestling,hitting,and chasing each other.At the same time,they are laughing and screaming.Jonathan and Vinnie are engaged in _____.

Accepted Answer

Jonathan and Vinnie are engaging in rough-and-tumble play, which involves physical contact and rough play while laughing and having fun. This type of play is important for children's social development and helps them learn social rules and boundaries.

Question 2

Most parents can probably tell you that rough-and-tumble play reaches its peak during

Accepted Answer

Rough-and-tumble play reaches its peak during middle childhood, which is typically between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. During this period, children are more interested in physical activities and enjoy play fighting and wrestling with their peers. rough-and-tumble play helps children to develop their physical coordination, social skills, and emotional regulation.

Question 3

Ahmed is able to hop in a 2-2,2-3,or 3-3 pattern.He can also play a wide variety of games at this age.Ahmed is at least ___ years old.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ahmed is able to hop in a...

Question 4

Ty is experiencing increased thirst and urination,hunger,weight loss,blurred vision,and fatigue.Ty's doctor will most likely test him for _____.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms Ty is experiencing are characteristic of diabetes, so his doctor will most likely test him for this condition. Hypertension, asthma, and cancer may have different symptoms and are less likely to be the cause of Ty's symptoms.

Question 5

Research has demonstrated that obesity is caused by

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The answer of Research has demonstrated that obesity is caused...

Question 6

Research supports which of the following statements about childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

Research supports the statement that children with overweight parents tend to be overweight, indicating a potential factor of heredity. Adoption studies suggest that genetic factors play a role in childhood obesity, refuting choice A. Studies have found a negative correlation between activity level and weight gain, contradicting choice C. Television viewing has been consistently linked to weight gain in children, refuting choice D.

Question 7

Children who watch ___ hours of television a day are 4.6 times as likely to be overweight as those who watch 2 or less hours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children who watch ___ hours of television...

Question 8

Christopher has been having sudden attacks of coughing,wheezing,and breathing difficulties for the past seven months.A likely diagnosis for Christopher's condition is

Accepted Answer

The sudden attacks of coughing, wheezing, and breathing difficulties point towards asthma as a likely diagnosis. Respiratory failure and pneumonia usually present with more severe symptoms and can cause life-threatening complications. Panic attacks do not usually have respiratory symptoms as the primary feature.

Question 9

Boys spend twice as much time participating in team sports as girls do,and the disparity widens as children grow.Overall,9-13 year olds' participation in organized sports is about _______ percentage.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, boys spend twice as much time participating in team sports as girls, which implies that the percentage of boys participating in sports is higher. Additionally, the disparity between boys and girls widens as children grow, further reinforcing the idea that more boys are involved in sports. Therefore, the percentage of 9-13 year olds' participation in organized sports is likely closer to 38% than any other option listed.

Question 10

By 9 years of age,girls tend to spend more time on _____ than boys do.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that by the age of 9, girls tend to spend more time on homework than boys do.

Question 11

Which child is most likely to stutter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which child is most likely to stutter?
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Question 12

Eight-year-old Agnes was diagnosed with asthma three years ago.Her condition is referred to as a(n)_____ medical condition.

Accepted Answer

Chronic medical conditions are those that persist over a long period of time, often for the patient's entire life. Asthma is a chronic condition that can be managed with ongoing treatment and medication. Acute medical conditions, on the other hand, are those that arise suddenly and have a short duration. Degenerative medical conditions usually refer to conditions that worsen over time, such as Alzheimer's disease or osteoarthritis. Longitudinal refers to the collection of data over a long period of time, and is not a medical condition.

Question 13

According to a nationwide survey of 200,000 households,_____ percent of children under the age of 18 have chronic medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

According to the nationwide survey of 200,000 households, 12.8 percent of children under the age of 18 have chronic medical conditions.

Question 14

An average school-age child experiences _____ bouts a year with colds,the flu,or viruses.

Accepted Answer

School-age children typically experience 6 to 7 bouts of colds, the flu, or viruses each year due to their developing immune systems and frequent exposure to germs in school settings.

Question 15

From 1980 to 1995,the incidence of asthma has _____.

Accepted Answer

The incidence of asthma has more than doubled from 1980 to 1995.

Question 16

A common medical problem of overweight children is high _____.

Accepted Answer

Overweight children commonly have high levels of cholesterol, insulin, and blood pressure. All three options are true.

Question 17

Jason has a cold.His pediatrician tells his mother that the cold will probably last for two days.Given the short-term nature of Jason's illness,we would say that he suffers from a(n)_____ medical condition.

Accepted Answer

An acute medical condition is characterized by a sudden onset, short duration, and typically requires medical intervention. Jason's cold is short-lived and will likely resolve on its own within two days, making it an acute medical condition. Chronic medical conditions, on the other hand, persist over a long period of time and typically require ongoing medical management. Transitional and age-related medical conditions are not relevant to the information provided about Jason's cold.

Question 18

Rough-and-tumble play seems to be universal.Evolutionary psychologists suggest that rough-and-tumble play evolved to

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Question 19

Pierre is able to judge and intercept pathways of small balls thrown from a distance.This is greatly helping his baseball game.Pierre is at least ___ years old.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pierre is able to judge and intercept...

Question 20

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to be a cause of stuttering?

Accepted Answer

Modeling of a playmate who stutters is least likely to be a cause of stuttering. Stuttering is more commonly associated with neurological, genetic, and environmental factors rather than simply imitating another person who stutters.

Quiz 12: Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood