Question 1
In the preschool years, children's physical growth:
◦ slows down to a much slower rate.
◦ increases slightly from its previous rate in height, but nearly doubles its increase in density.
◦ increases to almost double its previous rate.
◦ stays at about the same rate as in infancy.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements about physical growth during the preschool years is most accurate?
◦ Although large individual differences in physical growth during this period exist, there are no systematic ethnic differences in height or weight.
◦ Ethnic differences in physical growth can be explained entirely by environmental factors.
◦ Ethnic differences in physical growth can be explained entirely by genetic factors.
◦ Euro-American children tend to fall between Asian American and African American children in terms of height and weight during this period.