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| A man and woman have a child of their own together, plus each have children from previous marriages. What type of family is this? |
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| This type of family is called a blended family. |
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| According to Erickson, what type of activity would help a 7 year old develop a sense of industry? |
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Definition
| A puzzle would help this aged child to develop a sense of industry according to Erickson. |
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| According to Piaget, concrete operational thinking occurs at what age? |
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Definition
| According to Piaget, this type of thinking occurs at age 7. |
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Term
| Why would a 4 year old follow a set of rules? |
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Definition
This child would follow rules so that he doesn't get in trouble, not because he understands the reasons behind the rules. |
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| What is the best type of intervention for a 4 year old? |
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Definition
For this age group, a time-out is the best type of intervention. |
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| When does thumb sucking noramlly stop? |
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Definition
This type of habit usually disappears around the time the child enters school for fear of ridicule by peers. |
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| What type of intervention should be taken if a child has nocturnal enuresis? |
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Definition
Decrease the amount of fluid after dinner. If this does not work, then the parent can wake the child during the night. |
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| What type of group is normal for school-age children to be friends with? |
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Definition
Heterosexual groups are normal for this age group. |
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| According to Erickson's theory of industry, what would be something that encourages this in a school-aged child? |
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Definition
Little league sports is a good way of building industry in this age group. |
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Term
| When does regression occur? |
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Definition
This process normally occurs when a child tries to deal with anxiety, stress, and/or change. |
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Term
| In adolescence, what is their psychosocial focus? |
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Definition
| During this stage, their psychosocial focus is identity. |
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Term
| Peer groups are important for what? |
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Definition
| This is the first separation from family. |
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