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