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- Child Development, Nursing
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This document covers the physical, social, and cognitive development of school-age children. It helps nursing students prepare for exams on child development, with multiple-choice questions on topics covered in Chapter 8.
What's inside
- Physical development in school-age children
- Cognitive development stages
- Social interactions and peer groups
- Erikson's theory of development
- Nightmares and fears in school-age children
- Appropriate toys and activities for school-age children
Who it is for: Students taking a nursing course on child development. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
School-age child development is about the changes in children aged 6 to 12. A student gets questions and answers about the physical, social and cognitive development of school-age children.
Physical Development
School-age children grow at a steady rate. They gain weight and height each year. Vision and other senses develop too.
Cognitive Development
School-age children think logically and understand cause and effect. They can concentrate on tasks and follow instructions.
Social Development
School-age children prefer same-sex friends and enjoy group activities. They admire teachers and other adults.
Health and Safety
School-age children may have nightmares and other fears. They need regular physical activity and enough sleep.
Key terms
- Concrete operations
- The way school-age children think logically and understand cause and effect.
- Egocentrism
- The belief that one's views, needs and feelings are more important than those of others.
- Nightmares
- Bad dreams that school-age children may have, often about being hurt or harmed.
- Pet ownership
- Having a pet, which can benefit a child's health and social skills.
- Sex education
- Teaching children about sexual development and relationships.
- Sleep
- Rest that school-age children need for their health and development.
Questions this document helps with
- How much do school-age children grow each year?
- What kind of thinking do school-age children do?
- What should a nurse suggest for a child who has nightmares?
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