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the predominate mode of getting along for the preschooler is...
verbal
the term for easy to observe and record
transparent
what are the limitations in communication for the preschooler?
gaps, misperceptions, erroneous assumptions
why must parents watch their words around preschoolers?
they misinterpret words
ages 3-5
easy body control
expanded imagination
preschooler
not reflective of parent, reflective of society->
rats
hunger
sequestered in dim room
watch more TV than needed
share a bed (wet or dry)
lack of privacy
deprived background
-demanding
-impose many rules
-expect instant obedience
-do not give reasons for rule
-physical punishment to gain compliance
-no consideration given to child's views
authoritarian parenting style
-exert control
-demanding but responsive to and accepting to child
-give reasons for rules
authoritative
-accepting of and responsive to child
-rarely makes demands
-rarely exerts control
-indulgent
permissive
-low in demand
-low control
-low in acceptance
-low in responsiveness
-uninvolved in upbringing
-may be rejecting
neglectful
-lack ability to be firm with child
-no control over child
-roles are reversed
-seen when children are in hosptial
intimidated parenting style
-confident in own childrearing
-accept self and child
-realize they will make mistakes, willing to change
-themselves and child will cope
secure parenting style
-between authoritarian and authoritative
-warm and affectionate but maintain firm, stringent control
- insist on obedience to rules
no-nonsense parenting style
what is the important point in family parenting styles?
a match between parent and child temperament
-positive, possessive, or love feelings are directed mainly toward the parent of the opposite gender
-parent of same gender may receive competitiveness, aggressiveness, or hostile feelings
Freud's family triangle
-Oedipal complex
-Electra complex
what continues to develop through preschool years pertaining to family relationships?
attachment
after family triangle stage, preschooler can move into what Freudian stage?
secondary identification
internalization of attitudes, feelings, values, and actions about sexual, moral, social, and occupational roles in behavior
-watches and listens to parents and do/say what parents do/say in their own way
secondary identification
does growth rate increase or decrease in preschoolers?
decrease
is limb or trunk growth in greater proportion in preschooler?
limb growth
what is the average height at 3 years?
37 inches
what is the average height at 4 years?
41 inches
what is the average height at 5 years?
43-52 inches
what is the average weight at 3 years?
30-33 lbs.
what is the average weight at 4 years?
38 lbs.
what is the average weight at 5 years?
40-50 lbs.
at age 2, the legs are what percentage of the body?
34%
at age 5, the legs are what percentage of the body?
44%
legs take up what percentage of adults?
~44%
why do preschoolers slim down?
the trunks of their body lengthen
in what ways do proportions in the preschooler change?
-body continues to catch up with head
-head still slightly large for body
-loses top heavy appearance of infant and bottom heavy appearance of toddler
how many teeth should a preschooler have around age 2 1/2?
20 deciduous teeth
preschooler ends when what occurs?
loss of first baby tooth
how does a preschooler sit on the floor to play?
-knees point forward, but forelegs are bent back along thighs,
-buttocks rests on or between heels
high-stepping toddle of 2 yrs. becomes what?
free-swinging stride
how does a preschooler wake up from sleep?
-bounce to feet,
-kick feet out from under self
-land seated at edge of bed and straightening body
-allow self to slide to the floor
how do preschoolers turn corners?
(1) bounce off wall
(2) learn to hook inside hand on a wall or piece of furniture and swing self through turn
temperature of preschooler?
98 to 99 degrees
pulse of preschooler?
70-110 beats/min
respiratory rate of preschooler?
~25/min
blood pressure of preschooler?
~101-115/57-68 mmHg
vision acuity at 5 years?
20/40-20/30
is a preschooler near-sighted or far-sighted?
far-sighted
what neurotransmitter increases during 2-6?
dopamine
myelination for hand-eye coordination is complete at what age?
4 years
the integration (connection) of the cerebral cortex and cerebellum is responsible for what?
-better coordination
-control of bowel and bladder
-fine muscle movements
what is the term stating that most children of a given age are in development of various characteristics?
normative
what type of play is characteristic of the preschooler?
solitary-> parallel-> cooperative
what type of play involves
-aware of other children
-share common play experiences
-able to communicate with other children
-integrated and elaborative play
cooperative play
what are two characteristics of play groups?
-loosely organized
-membership changes
what type of play is
-related to the ability to classify objects correctly
-take another's perspective
-problem solve
-imitate life
dramatic play
what type of play
-promotes constructive, nonsocial, cognitive, and emotional development
-paper, crayons, paint, chalk
creative play
what type of play involves
-creating new images or symbols to represent objects, people, and events
-develops from dramatic and creative play
symbolic play
what type of play
-promotes cognitive development and rest from physical exertion
-songs, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, books
quiet play
what are the two roles of the adult in play?
(1) provide opportunity, equipment, and safety
(2) avoid interference or structuring of play
a preschoolers awareness of body is what?
more stable and better defined
-fears about bodily intactness
-learns about surgery, war, kidnappers, ghosts and goblins
awareness of vulnerability
what is a behavior modification technique for guidance and discipline?
a time out
when and where should a time out be given?
-after undesirable act
-immediately place child in a quiet, uninteresting place
how long should a time out be?
~ 5 min.
what are three guidelines to discipline a child?
(1) stop unsafe, hurtful behavior immediately
(2) hold child's arm gently and quietly say "no"
(3) avoid spanking because it teaches child that it is ok to hit
at what age can a child operate in company of peers but still need a familiar adult nearby?
age 4
how many calories a day should a preschooler have?
1250-1600 cal/day
(1000cal. + 100 extra/yr)
how many meals and snacks should a preschooler have?
3 meals and 3 snacks
how much fat should be in a preschoolers' diet?
20-30%
what classifies a child as obese?
BMI greater than the 95th percentile
how is food used for a preschooler?
-to satisfy hunger and nutritional needs
-should not be used as a proof of love or reward for good behavior
how much exercise should a preschooler have?
60 minutes of active exercise daily
how do three year olds rest?
-do not always sleep at nap but will rest or play quietly for 1-2 hours if undisturbed
how do four year olds rest?
-resists naps
-needs quiet time
how do five year olds rest?
-unlikely to nap
how many hours of sleep does a young preschooler need?
10-12 hrs
how many hours of sleep does an older preschooler need?
9-11 hrs
what are some typical characteristics at bedtime?
-need favorite toy
-try to postpone bedtime
-ritualistic (teeth. prayers, story)
-dreams, nightmare, sleepwalking
when does dental care begin?
preschooler
what forms of dental care are needed?
-fluoride needed
-tooth brushing
-limit intake of refined sugars
when should a physical exam be given and what should be included?
-before school
-include urinalysis
how should a parent state safety rules?
simply, positively, and firmly
parents should teach their children what information for their safety?
-full name
-address including zip code
-phone number
what are three parental measure that should be taken for safety?
-never leave child alone in public
-never leave child home alone
-never allow play in or near driveway
what is the most common cause of death?
accidents
what are the leading causes of accident related deaths?
-motor vehicles
-drowning
-burns from fire or hot water
-poisonings
Piaget's preoperational stage from 2-4 yrs
preconceptual phase
Piaget preoperational stage where child gather facts as they are encountered but can neither separate reality from fantasy nor classify or define events in a systematic manner
preconceptual phase
Piaget's preoperational stage from 4-7 yrs.
intuitive phase
Piaget's preoperational stage where child gains increasing, but still limited, ability to develop concepts
intuitive phase
what is the ability to represent objects and events?
representation
what are the five types of representation?
-deferred imitation
-symbolic play
-drawing
-mental imagery
-spoken language
what is the type of representation where imitation of objects and events that have not been present for some time?
-implies ability to mentally represent (remember) behavior
deferred imitation
what is the type of representation where imitative + form of self expression with self as intended audience?
symbolic play
what is the type of representation where child attempts to represent things through drawings?
drawing
what is the type of representation where internal representations of objects and past perceptual experiences? (images=symbols)
mental images
what is the type of representation where words are symbols in place of objects?
spoken language
how many words should be in a 3yr old's vocabulary?
900-2000-> increase 1100 words
how many words should be in a 4 yr old's vocabulary?
1500-3000-> increase 1500 words
how many words should be in a 5 yr old's vocabulary?
2100-5000-> increase 2900 words
how do 3 yr olds talk?
using simple sentences
how do 4 yr olds talk?
talks incessantly while doing other activities
how do 5 yr olds talk?
talks constantly
at what age can a child count to 5?
age 4
at what age can a child count to 10?
age five
how many digits can a 3 year old repeat?
3
how many digits can a 4 year old repeat?
4
how many digits can a 5 year old repeat?
5
what is the term for when a child cannot take the role of, or see the viewpoint of, another?
egocentrism
-inability to reason successfully about transformations
-child focuses on elements, not transformations
-pencil falling
inability transformational reasoning
-child presented with a visual stimulus tends to center or fix attention on limited perceptual aspect of stimulus
-focuses on single aspect
-2 rows like objects (longer row has more)
inability to decentration
-not able to reverse operations
-2 rows of coins
-equal length= same # of coins
-1 row lengthened= now says longer row has more coins
inability reversibility
-amount or quantity of a matter stays the same regardless of any changes in an irrelevant direction
inability conservation
what is the developmental crisis in preschoolers?
initiative vs. guilt
-enjoyment of energy displayed in action, assertiveness, learning, increasing dependability, and ability to plan
initiative
sense of defeatism, anger, feeling responsible for things that he or she is not really responsible for, feeling easily frightened from what he or she wants to do, feeling bad, shameful, and deserving of punishment
guilt
what are the seven irreducible needs of children?
(1) ongoing nurturing relationships
(2) physical protection, safety, and regulation
(3) experiences tailored to individual differences
(4) developmentally appropriate experiences
(5) limit setting, structure, and expectations
(6) stable, supportive communities, and cultural continuity
(7) protecting the future
DTaP
between 4 and 6 yrs. (prior to Head Start and kindergarten)
IPV
between 4 and 6 yrs. (prior to Head Start and kindergarten)
Varicella #2
between 4 and 6 yrs.
MMR #2
between 4 and 6 yrs.
Influenza
between 4 and 6 yrs. (high risk)
PPV (pneumococcal polys)
between 4 and 6 yrs. (high risk)
a preschooler is intrusive in play into ears and minds by what?
loud assertive talking
a preschooler is intrusive in play into space by what?
vigorous gross motor skills
a preschooler is intrusive in play into objects by what?
through explanation
a preschooler is intrusive in play into unknown by what?
consuming curiosity
how many inches per year does a preschooler grow?
2 1/2 - 3 in/yr
how many pounds per year does a preschooler gain?
< 5 lbs.
at what age is birth length doubled?
4 yrs
increase in myelination...
increases speed of information through nervous system and increase muscle control
what is the primary base and frame of reference for a preschooler?
family
what is being rejected by giving a preschooler a time out?
behavior, not child