Unit 7 (Questions)

Identify two steps parents can take to prepare children for kindergarten.

(1) Be sure that the child knows his/her full name, address, and telephone number. (2) Be sure that the child has plenty of rest.

What does an IQ score of 105 indicate about a child?

Average intelligence.

Why do children sometimes feel awkward during a growth spurt?

Because everything is new and their bodies are changing, it may feel a little strange.

How are initiative and self-confidence related?

Children who feel self-confident in turn develop initiative.

What benefits does a child gain from participating in sports?

It can increase muscular strength, help them stay in shape, and it builds relationships.

What information does an IQ score not give?

It does not tell us about individual strengths and weaknesses.

In what ways might competition be harmful?

It instills the idea that success depends on the ability to outdo others.

Explain what it means to have a cultural bias in intelligence testing.

It means that many of the test questions favored or gave an advantage to those from one culture over other cultures.

In what ways might children benefit from competition?

It stimulates individual efforts and promotes higher standards.

What is the relationship between imagination and fear in the mind of a preschooler?

Many of their fears center on imaginary dangers, such as ghosts or monsters.

Name three strategies that caregivers can use to help children learn right from wrong?

Respond to inappropriate behavior, talk about mistakes in private, and consider the child's age and abilities.

How can teachers help children whose first language is not English overcome challenges?

Some schools have classes with bilingual teachers or aides for English-language learners.

How can parents reinforce their values when a child is exposed to the influence of the media and peers?

They can limit the amount of time children can spend away from home and how much television they can watch.

For children whose first language is not English, what challenges might they face?

They have to learn English language skills and keep up with the class at the same time, which could be difficult for someone who can't speak English.

Why do motor skills improve during puberty?

This is when the brain is capable of highly skilled performance.