AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
About how much should a child grow each year during middle childhood?
A
5-7lbs & 2inches
B
10-11lbs and 2inches
C
3-4lbs and 3-4 inches
D
3-4lbs & less than 1 inch
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Middle childhood’s slow, steady growth occurs until the onset of puberty, which occurs late in middle childhood or in early adolescence. Children gain an average of 7 pounds in weight, and 2 1/2 inches in height, per year.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kids Height and Weight Growth Starting at 5 years old, kids will begin to grow about 2 inches and gain 4 pounds each year until puberty (usually between 8 and 13 for girls and 10 and 14 for boys). Girls often reach their full height about two years after their first period.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kids at this age are still very physical, but they learn in a more focused and less hectic way than when they were younger. These kids typically gain about 4–5 pounds (2 kilograms) and grow about 2–3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) per year.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kids tend to get taller at a pretty steady pace, growing about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year. When it comes to weight, kids gain about 4–7 lbs. (2–3 kg) per year until puberty starts. This is also a time when kids start to have feelings about how they look and how they’re growing.

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