Exam 8: Early Childhood: Biosocial Development

A major environmental hazard for young urban children is _____, which can cause asthma and respiratory problems.

Intervening when a high-risk situation has been identified would be considered _____ prevention.

Name at least three of the primary types of dangers to children age 2 to 6 years. Explain the three levels of injury prevention and provide an example of each.

Child maltreatment includes child abuse and child neglect.

The left side of the brain notices details, while the right side grasps _____.

Over the past century in developed nations, what has been the trend in children's health and body growth?

How do abused children come to view other people?

About 10 percent of adults in Great Britain and the United States are _____.

Eduardo is a natural-born musician with the ability to pick up and play nearly any musical instrument. His musical talent is controlled by the left side of his brain.

When it was time to leave the park after more than an hour of playtime, 5-year-old Sierra screamed, "No!" and refused to leave. Sierra is displaying _____.

A child can't find her teddy bear at bedtime; she begins to cry uncontrollably and is still crying until she falls asleep half an hour later. Her crying is an example of _____.

Olivia's mother is concerned about her nutrition. If she's like most 5-year-olds around the developed world, she probably suffers from the nutritional problem of _____.

The average weight for a typical 6-year-old child is between 40 and _____ pounds.

Primary prevention reduces the damage after an accident.

Romanian children raised in orphanages demonstrated _____ when shown pictures of emotional faces.

Ryan suffered a brain injury as a result of an automobile accident. His basic language skills were severely affected. His injury was to the _____.

A child's appetite increases between the ages of 2 and 6.

A common food allergy for young children is _____.

Which of the following illustrates tertiary prevention for child maltreatment?

How could one intervene at each level of prevention to address child maltreatment? Provide an example of each and describe the difficulties that one might encounter in the implementation of these interventions.