Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Describe the whole-language and phonics approaches to teaching reading.Which approach should elementary teachers use to ensure effective reading instruction?

Cite strategies that athletic leagues can use to facilitate positive learning experiences in school-age children,including the benefits of participation.

Although heritability estimates offer convincing evidence that genes contribute to IQ,they

After age 8,girls

Arthur Jensen's 1969 monograph,"How Much Can We Boost IQ and Scholastic Achievement?" was controversial because he argued that

When Taylor was given a list of ingredients to memorize,she immediately repeated the list to herself over and over.Which memory strategy did Taylor use?

Jamal is able to think through a series of steps and then mentally return to the starting point.Therefore,Jamal is capable of

Luke has a science test on Friday and knows that he needs to focus his attention during class and apply memory strategies when studying.Luke is demonstrating

Dr.Whittier believes that many IQ tests sample knowledge and skills that not all groups of children have had the opportunity to learn.Dr.Whittier's belief reflects the controversial question that ethnic differences in IQ have to do with

Which of the following is true about bilingual development?

A concrete operational child can _________ mentally,an ability called _________________.

African-American children's narratives are usually longer and more complex than those of white children because African-American children

Compared with middle-SES white parents,low-SES black parents are more likely to ask their children

Between the ages of 6 and 12,________ primary teeth are lost and replaced by permanent ones.

Inactivity is ____________ excessive weight gain in children.

Quinn knows that he should group items when memorizing lists,but he does not always do so.Quinn is not yet good at

Adoption studies reveal that

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales,Fifth Edition,

Which of the following is true about gifted education?

Which of the following is supported by research on dynamic assessment?