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Ch. 11 Physical Development

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this is computed by a formula that takes account height and weight to assess if a person is overweight
BMI (body mass index)
abby is 10 years old and learning to play tennis. what change in development is related to her ability to learn the sport?
greater coordination
which of the following are symptoms of asthma
- shortness of breath
- excessive nasal blockage
- tightness in chest
- wheezing
- shortness of breath
- tightness in chest
- wheezing
which type of learning disability is specifically related to an impairment in the ability to read and spell
dyslexia
which is the most common type of diabetes where the body can produce insulin, but insufficient amounts
type 2
what are factors of overweight children
- hypertension
- diabetes
- low self-esteem
- elevated blood cholesterol levels
some children who receive special education services are taught full-time in a regular education classroom with supplemental help. This is called a(n) _____ program
inclusion
which of the following has not been identified as a possible cause of autism spectrum disorders?
- brain dysfunction
- family socialization
- missing or duplicated pieces of DNA of chromosome 16
- genetic factors
- family socialization
Alexa is 9 and has trouble with reading, spelling, and math. what will she most likely be diagnosed with?
learning disability
children grow an average of ___ to __ inches per year during the elementary school years
2 to 3
during what period in development do children gain approximate 5 to 7 pounds a year
middle and late childhood
what are some of the classroom techniques that appear to benefit children with autism
- small-group work
- structure
- individualized instruction
what is the leading cause of death during middle and late childhood
injuries
how has the number of children diagnosed with ADHD changed since the 1990s
it's increased
the increased pathways and circuitry in the prefrontal cortex are related to what
- improved cognitive control
- improved attention
- improved reasoning ability
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