In Middle Childhood

question 104

Multiple Choice

In middle childhood,

• A) the amount of time children spend with parents increases dramatically.
• B) child rearing becomes easier for parents who established an authoritative style during the early years.
• C) the issues parents must deal are similar to the issues they dealt with during the preschool years.
• D) effective parents retain adult control, while ineffective parents shift control from adult to child.

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Definitions:

Piaget's Learning Theory

A theory of cognitive development that describes the stages children go through as they learn and how children's intellect grows through interaction with their environment.

Reduction of Information

The process of simplifying or consolidating information to make it more understandable and manageable.

Bodily Kinesthetic

Refers to a learning style that involves the use of body movement and the ability to process information through physical sensations.

Affective

Refers to moods, feelings, and attitudes, especially as they influence behavior or learning.