Describe the importance of pencil grips in learning to write. What other factors influence the development of writing skills?
What will be an ideal response?
Children initially hold a pencil using the power grip but by age 6 they develop the more versatile tripod grip that enables them to achieve greater control over fine movements of the pencil.
Correct practice using the tripod grip is helpful in developing writing skills.
Practice doing a variety of things with the fingers such as painting, stringing beads, etc., helps children to be more successful when they start to write.
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Penny was not terribly popular in elementary school. As an adult, she is:
a) Likely to be well-adjusted b) Likely to have an eating disorder c) Likely to experience depression d) Likely to be a drug addict
What type of medication may be used in the treatment of eating disorders?
a. antidepressants c. appetite stimulants b. anti-anxiety d. all of these