Author Question: Describe peer relations in the middle childhood years. What will be an ideal ... (Read 90 times)

jwb375

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
Describe peer relations in the middle childhood years.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

At about eighteen months of age, children show a virtual explosion in the acquisition of new words. This explosion is called
 
  a. the nominal dynamic. c. early language absorption.
  b. the verbal dynamic explosion. d. the vocabulary spurt.



pangili4

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

Elementary school children engage in group activities that involve larger numbers of children and often primarily include only members of their own sex. Quarrels and physical aggression with peers begins to wane and prosocial behaviors, such as sharing and helping others, increase. Rough-and-tumble playphysical interactions that are not intended to harm a playmateemerges during the preschool years and increases during the early elementary school years, especially among boys. This form of play may function as a way to establish dominance relationships among peers.

Answer to Question 2

D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library