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| What is the primary change in body proportion within children of this age? |
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Definition
The head and torso will develop first, followed by the arms and legs in puberty.
Growth of the individual is slowest just before the onset of puberty |
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Term
| Blood chemistry differences between adults and adolescents 6-12? |
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Definition
| They have all the same general characteristics with the exception of elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, a signifier of bone growth. |
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Term
| Changes in the heart from the age of 6-12? |
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Definition
| the heart doubles in size, there is often development of an "innocent murmur" within children. |
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Term
| Where does hematopoesis occur in these children? |
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Definition
| It shifts to flat bones, e.g. skull, pelvis, sternum, ribs |
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Term
| What is the developmental pattern of the spinal cord? What about brain size compared to adults? |
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Definition
occurs in a cephalocaudal manner, it doubles its weight between the ages of 5-10, results ingreater coordination and fine motor response.
Brain will achieve 90% of its adult size, allows us to use relatively normal doses for anti-depression meds etc. |
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Term
| Sleep changed in this age? |
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Definition
| They need less sleep, typically about 8 hours. They also get less REM sleep. |
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Term
| Piaget Cognitive developmental stage at this time |
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Definition
| Early Latency - characterized by intuitive thinking rather than rational analysis. By the age of 7 they begin to exhibit traits of critical thinking/wondering about how things work and are less prone to magical thinking. |
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Term
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Definition
| At this stage, the sexual drive of the child diminishes until puberty, allowing for learning and industry. |
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Term
Erikson
Industry vs. Inferiority |
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Definition
| industry, or the ability to acquire adult skills is the main characteristic of this stage. If children feel insuccessful in this, they may develop a sense of inferiority, inhibtiing later creative efforts. |
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Term
| Characteristics of Peer Groups at this age |
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Definition
| Tend to be same sex, peer groups develop moralities and individuals within the group operate according to those values. |
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