Middle Childhood Quiz

According to the text, what is the age range for middle childhood?

• 12-15

• 7-11

• 3-6

• 16-18

What is the recommended amount of sleep for children aged 7-11?

• 10-11 hours

• 12-14 hours

• 5-6 hours

• 7-9 hours

Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling attention and cognitive flexibility?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

What is the main focus of Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage?

• Logical reasoning

• Social skills

• Abstract thinking

• Emotional development

What is one of the improvements in memory observed in children aged 9-10?

• Less detailed autobiographical memory

• More susceptibility to suggestion

• Stronger memory

• Less language comprehension

What is one of the developmental changes in emotion during middle childhood?

• Decreased empathy

• Increased emotional outbursts

• Increased understanding of pride and shame

• Decreased emotional understanding

What is the main virtue associated with Erikson's 4th stage of development?

• Independence

• Competence

• Confidence

• Empathy

What is one of the coping strategies mentioned for dealing with stressful situations?

• Blaming others

• Denial

• Reframing situations

• Avoidance

What is one of the factors linked to better sleep quality in children?

• Caffeine consumption

• Emotional security

• Inconsistent bedtime

• Bright bedroom lights

What is one of the observations related to physical growth in children aged 7-11?

• Decrease in leg length

• Decrease in weight

• Decrease in height

• Changes in body proportions