Child and Adolescent Development Flashcards
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Which stage of Erikson's model is most relevant to elementary-aged children (ages 6–11) and involves developing competence through learning and doing?
Answer: Industry vs. Inferiority
Industry vs. Inferiority is Erikson's fourth stage, where school-age children strive to master academic and social skills, developing either competence or feelings of inadequacy.
The phenomenon where early-maturing girls are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and risky behavior compared to on-time peers is best explained by:
Answer: Biological puberty arriving before emotional and social readiness
Early-maturing girls face social and emotional challenges because their physical development outpaces their psychological readiness, exposing them to older peer pressures.
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between growth and development?
Answer: Growth refers to quantitative physical changes; development refers to qualitative, functional changes
Growth refers to measurable physical increases (height, weight), while development encompasses qualitative changes in function, skill, and complexity.
A student with a secure attachment history is MOST likely to demonstrate which behavior in a classroom setting?
Answer: Willingness to explore, take risks, and seek adult help when needed
Secure attachment provides a stable base from which children confidently explore, take academic risks, and use adults as resources when challenged.
Piaget's concept of 'accommodation' refers to:
Answer: Modifying existing schemas to incorporate new information that does not fit
Accommodation occurs when a child changes or creates a new schema to account for information that cannot be assimilated into existing knowledge structures.
Which of the following is an example of 'authoritative' parenting, the style most consistently linked to positive child outcomes?
Answer: Providing warmth and responsiveness while setting clear, consistent boundaries and explaining reasons for rules
Authoritative parenting combines warmth and responsiveness with firm, consistent boundaries and explanations — a balance associated with positive social, emotional, and academic outcomes.
A student labeled 'gifted' still struggles with social-emotional regulation and peer relationships. An ALT teacher should recognize that:
Answer: Cognitive and social-emotional development are separate domains that do not always advance at the same rate
Asynchronous development — where cognitive ability significantly outpaces social-emotional maturity — is common among gifted learners and requires targeted support.