Unit 8: Early to Middle Childhood

Children in the early to middle childhood stage are children ages

• Five to 10

• Six to 11

Children ages six to seven are often learning to ride a two-wheel bike.

• True

• False

Handwriting, playing musical instruments and using tools for projects are developmental activities of eight-to nine-year-olds in the category of __________ development.

• Physical

• Emotional

• Social

• Cognitive

Increased ability to think through problems, plan and organize is a cognitive developmental milestone for what age child?

• Six to 7 years old

• Eight to 9 years old

• Ten to 11 years old

• Five to 6 years old

Gaining independence but still enjoying time with parents and other family members is a social and emotional development for six-to seven-year-olds.

• True

• False

Which of the following theorists performed research in developmental psychology and genetic epistemology?

• Erik Erikson

• Jean Piaget

• Robert Havighurst

• Lev Vygotsky

Which of the following stages of development refers to children in the early to middle childhood stage?

• Trust vs Mistrust

• Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt

• Initiative vs Guild

• Industry vs Inferiority

Children in the early to middle childhood stage are in the __________ stage of cognitive growth.

• Preoperational

• Sensorimotor

• Formal Operational

• Concrete Operational

Lack of proper balance between physical activity and screen time may lead to health issues.

• True

• False

Exposing children to various activities and learning experiences affects their (????) , physical health, and overall well-being.

• Identity Formation

• Positive Outlook