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examine the developmental stages of middle childhood for a typical child. Consid

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Question

examine the developmental stages of middle childhood for a typical child.  

Consider the following child profile:

Name: Nora Jones

Age: 8

Gender: Female

Additional Information: Nora lives with her biological parents in a suburb of metropolitan Phoenix. She loves playing the piano, singing, and acting.

A description of the types of behaviors Nora would typically demonstrate at her current age

Cognitive milestones that would be reached at Nora's age

Developmental milestones that would be reached at Nora's age

Explanation / Answer

At this age of development Nora would be more independent, she would be able to look after herself and take care care of herself. The social zone of Nora would be extended as it would include her teachers, class mates and friends. She would be able to take orhers perspectives or views, and would expect from others to like her for her good behavior. She would seek fairness in her family, school, and peer-group relationship. Would be able to better express herself.

The cognitive milestones to be achieved at Nora's age is increasing language and reasoning abilities. Good memory capacity and comprehending ability while learning. Gradual increase in concrete reasoning ability and attainment of academic skills as reading, writing and basic mathematical operations.

The physical developmental milestones that a child at Nora's age would attain are, increasing ability at gross and fine motor skills. Improvement in athletic skills and rapid spurts in height and weight.