PSYC Module 7 Notes

Question 1

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD AGES 6 to 12

Question 2

Intellectual Disability and Suport Needs

Answer 2

Mild (intermittent Support)
Moderate (limited support)
Severe (extensive support)
Profound (pervasive support)

Question 3

Disability Notes

Answer 3

• Environmental neglect can worsen the effects of disabililites
• Children who do not form secure attachments early in life are ar risk for difficulties forming
• Attachments/bonding with caregivers later in life may stunt growth (psychologucal dwarfism)

Question 4

Intersectionality

Answer 4

Impact of membership in multiple minority groups
e.g. Black with Down Syndrome

Question 5

Psychological Conditions

Answer 5

• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Depression

Question 6

Gifted and Talented Children

Answer 6

• Definition of IQ cut-off for giftedness varies
• Children who are slightly above the normal range usually do not have adjustment difficulties
• Highly gifted children at risk for behaviour problems and social isolation
• Gifted children can be dual exceptional/have disabilties too

Question 7

Talented Children

Answer 7

Talented children have skills in a specific area (e.g. music)
- Do not always have above average IQ

Question 8

Middle Childhood is a time for finding oneself

Answer 8

Children rate themselves and compare themselves to their peers (industry vs inferiority)

Question 9

Self- Concept in Middle Childhood

Answer 9

Self-efficacy and self-esteem become more important in middle childhood.

Children who do not feel adequate develop learned helplessness

Question 10

Peer Sociometric rating

Answer 10

Popular children
Average Children
Rejected Children
Neglected Children

Question 11

Children can be…

Answer 11

Prosocial
Antisocial (spreading rumours)
Aggressive (physical fighting)
Withdrawn

Question 12

Concrete Operational Thinking Alert

Answer 12

School-aged children do not transfer knowledge from screens or books without added interaction and reinforcement

Question 13

Friendships can increase…

Answer 13

In complexity from early childhood to adolescence