Describe the possible social benefits of physical competence during middle childhood

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
- School-age children who perform well physically are often more accepted and better liked by their peers than those who perform less well.
- This link is stronger for boys than girls.
- Males that are bigger and stronger are seen as more desirable than smaller, weaker males.

Psychology

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a. ?Understand the problem, make a plan, carry out the plan, and look back. b. ?Plan an approach, define the problem, evaluate progress, and carry out the plan. c. ?Look back on past experiences, develop a plan, narrow in on the problem, and move forward. d. ?Research options, develop an algorithm, follow the prescribed steps, and complete the process.

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Which of the following heightens one's risk for developing Alzheimer's disease?

A. Type 1 diabetes B. metastatic brain tumors C. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease D. high blood pressure

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If you didn't already know sign language and you observed two deaf persons using signs, you would probably

A) have an easy time deciphering their conversation. B) understand little to nothing about what was being communicated. C) have to rely on their facial expressions. D) be able to join in the conversation after a few minutes.

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