The School-Age Child and Family Perry:
Chapter 34
1. Which statement accurately describes physical development of a child
during the school-age years?
a. The child's weight almost triples.
b. A child grows an average of 2 inches/year.
c. Few physical differences are apparent among children at the end
of middle childhood.
d. Fat gradually increases, which contributes to the child's heavier
appearance. - ✔✔ANS: B
In middle childhood, growth in height and weight occur at a slower pace.
Between the ages of 6 and 12 years, children grow 2 inches/year. In middle
childhood, children's weight will almost double; they gain 3 kg/year. At the
end of middle childhood, girls grow taller and gain more weight than boys.
Children take on a slimmer look with longer legs in middle childhood.
2. Generally what is the earliest age at which puberty begins?
a. 13 years in girls, 13 years in boys
b. 11 years in girls, 11 years in boys
c. 10 years in girls, 12 years in boys
d. 12 years in girls, 10 years in boys - ✔✔ANS: C
Puberty signals the beginning of the development of secondary sex
characteristics. This begins in girls earlier than in boys. Usually a 2-year
difference occurs in the age at onset. Girls and boys do not usually begin
puberty at the same age; girls usually begin earlier than boys do.
