A Child's World: Infancy through Adolescence, 9/e

Diane E. Papalia, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sally Wendkos Olds
Ruth Duskin Feldman

Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Glossary

acute medical conditions	illnesses that last a short time



asthma	a chronic respiratory disease characterized by sudden attacks of coughing, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing.



body image	descriptive and evaluative beliefs about one's appearance.



chronic medical conditions	illnesses or impairments that persist for at least 3 months.



rough-and-tumble play	vigorous play involving wrestling, hitting, and chasing, often accompanied by laughing and screaming.



stuttering	involuntary, frequent repetition or prolongation of sounds or syllabus.

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