AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Physical Age 6-10
A
Early Childhood
B
Late Adolescence
C
Middle Childhood
D
Early Adolescence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Children aged 6 to 10 are more independent and physically active than they were in the pre-school years. Strength and muscle coordination improve rapidly in these years. Many children learn to throw, hit or kick a ball. Some children may even develop skills in more complex activities, such as dancing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Children between ages 6 and 10 make major gains in muscle strength and coordination. Most children within this age range develop basic motor skills, such as kicking, catching, and throwing. Gradually, children become more skilled at more complex activities, such as dancing, shooting a basketball, or playing the piano.

Detailed explanation-3: -For 6-to 12-year-olds, there continues to be a wide range of “normal” regarding height, weight and shape. Kids tend to get taller at a steady pace, growing about 2-2.5 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -During middle childhood, children’s muscle strength, motor skills, and stamina increase. Children acquire the motor skills necessary to perform complex movements, allowing them to participate in a variety of physical activities. For females, most physical growth is completed by 2 years after menarche.

Detailed explanation-5: -Increase in body strength and hand dexterity through physical activities. Improved coordination and reaction time. Increase in large-muscle coordination, leading to success in organized sports and games. Increase in small-muscle coordination, allowing them to learn complex craft skills.

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