From about ages 10 to 13, girls typically surpass boys in:
a. Height
b. Weight
c. Both
d. Neither
Ques. 2Define and provide various explanations of the secular trend in physical growth. Are there health and/or psychosocial consequences for children who are short in stature? Why should we be cautious about these assumptions?
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 3In an average year, school-age children typically gain:
a. 2-3 inches in height
b. 4-6 pounds in weight
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Ques. 4During middle childhood, physical growth is usually:
a. Steady
b. Uneven
c. Unpredictable
d. Unique
Ques. 5Studies that examine road-crossing behavior find that children in middle childhood:
a. Cross similarly to adults
b. Correctly estimate their physical abilities
c. Make very few crossing errors
d. Rely more on distance away from the car rather than on the speed of the vehicle
Ques. 6All of the following are variables that contribute to increased injury rates in children EXCEPT for:
a. Gender
b. High-risk taking behavior
c. Socioeconomic status
d. Height
Ques. 7Many children discontinue their involvement in organized sports because of the following:
a. Increased level of competition
b. Stress
c. Time commitment
d. All of the above