Question 1

A child between 7 and 10 years of age should consume about ________ calories each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,300 
B)  1,200 
C)  2,400 
D)  1,100 
A)  1,300 
B)  1,200 
C)  2,400 
D)  1,100

Question 2

Recent studies have shown that most American children and adolescents are

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising too much. 
B)  not exercising enough. 
C)  exercising just the right amount. 
D)  exercising only when their parents make them do so. 
A)  exercising too much. 
B)  not exercising enough. 
C)  exercising just the right amount. 
D)  exercising only when their parents make them do so.

Question 3

What treatment is recommended by experts for children who are overweight?

Accepted Answer

Many experts recommend a progr

Question 4

Which of the following is the leading cause of death during middle and late childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma 
B)  cancer 
C)  diabetes 
D)  injuries 
A)  asthma 
B)  cancer 
C)  diabetes 
D)  injuries

Question 5

Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease

Question 6

All of the following are possible causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarette and alcohol exposure. 
B)  high levels of maternal stress. 
C)  having two or more siblings. 
D)  a genetic predisposition. 
A)  cigarette and alcohol exposure. 
B)  high levels of maternal stress. 
C)  having two or more siblings. 
D)  a genetic predisposition.

Question 7

Describe the contrasting behavior of cancer in children and adults.

Accepted Answer

When cancer strikes children, it behaves

Question 8

Increased myelination of the nervous system is reflected in the improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood. List some skills found in 10- to 12-year-old children.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers will vary.
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Question 9

Josh is 11 years old and is participating in sports. He is MOST likely to suffer an injury to his

Accepted Answer

A)  hip. 
B)  spine. 
C)  arm. 
D)  chest. 
A)  hip. 
B)  spine. 
C)  arm. 
D)  chest.

Question 10

From 1 to 3 years of age, infants and toddlers should typically consume about ________ calories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  300 
B)  550 
C)  2,400 
D)  1,300 
A)  300 
B)  550 
C)  2,400 
D)  1,300

Question 11

Jenny has problems in pronouncing sounds correctly. Her speech therapist is treating her for

Accepted Answer

A)  articulation disorder. 
B)  stuttering. 
C)  fluency disorder. 
D)  voice disorder. 
A)  articulation disorder. 
B)  stuttering. 
C)  fluency disorder. 
D)  voice disorder.

Question 12

________ syndrome is a relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing's 
B)  Marfan 
C)  Asperger 
D)  Barrett's 
A)  Cushing's 
B)  Marfan 
C)  Asperger 
D)  Barrett's

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood still continue to experience ADHD symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  45 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  95 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  45 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  95 percent

Question 14

A 10-year-old child suffering from ADHD is likely to find which of the following tasks difficult?

Accepted Answer

A)  skipping 
B)  writing 
C)  breathing regularly 
D)  planning effectively 
A)  skipping 
B)  writing 
C)  breathing regularly 
D)  planning effectively

Question 15

Recent studies have suggested that a lack of connectivity between brain regions may be a key factor in

Accepted Answer

A)  autism. 
B)  suicide. 
C)  depression. 
D)  ADHD. 
A)  autism. 
B)  suicide. 
C)  depression. 
D)  ADHD.

Question 16

Which of the following increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in elementary-school-aged children?

Accepted Answer

A)  low vision 
B)  dyslexia 
C)  ADHD 
D)  hypertension 
A)  low vision 
B)  dyslexia 
C)  ADHD 
D)  hypertension

Question 17

Intervention programs that target improving the diet of parents have

Accepted Answer

A)  been limited in their success in improving the health of children. 
B)  been successful in helping the children of the parents lose weight. 
C)  had low levels of success at reducing weight in overweight children. 
D)  been successful if the children were already eating healthfully themselves. 
A)  been limited in their success in improving the health of children. 
B)  been successful in helping the children of the parents lose weight. 
C)  had low levels of success at reducing weight in overweight children. 
D)  been successful if the children were already eating healthfully themselves.

Question 18

Stuttering is a(n) ________ disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  voice 
B)  fluency 
C)  attention 
D)  sensory 
A)  voice 
B)  fluency 
C)  attention 
D)  sensory

Question 19

Cancers in children mainly attack the

Accepted Answer

A)  white blood cells. 
B)  breast. 
C)  colon. 
D)  prostate. 
A)  white blood cells. 
B)  breast. 
C)  colon. 
D)  prostate.

Question 20

According to recent research, obesity among Chinese children ________ from 1993 to 2009.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased significantly 
B)  decreased significantly 
C)  stayed the same 
D)  increased for Chinese boys but not Chinese girls 
A)  increased significantly 
B)  decreased significantly 
C)  stayed the same 
D)  increased for Chinese boys but not Chinese girls

A child between 7 and 10 years of age should consume about ________ calories each day.

Recent studies have shown that most American children and adolescents are

What treatment is recommended by experts for children who are overweight?

Which of the following is the leading cause of death during middle and late childhood?

Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

All of the following are possible causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder EXCEPT

Describe the contrasting behavior of cancer in children and adults.

Increased myelination of the nervous system is reflected in the improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood. List some skills found in 10- to 12-year-old children.

Josh is 11 years old and is participating in sports. He is MOST likely to suffer an injury to his

From 1 to 3 years of age, infants and toddlers should typically consume about ________ calories per day.

Jenny has problems in pronouncing sounds correctly. Her speech therapist is treating her for

________ syndrome is a relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.

Approximately what percentage of adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood still continue to experience ADHD symptoms?

A 10-year-old child suffering from ADHD is likely to find which of the following tasks difficult?

Recent studies have suggested that a lack of connectivity between brain regions may be a key factor in

Which of the following increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in elementary-school-aged children?

Intervention programs that target improving the diet of parents have

Stuttering is a(n) ________ disorder

Cancers in children mainly attack the

According to recent research, obesity among Chinese children ________ from 1993 to 2009.

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Exam 11: Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood

A child between 7 and 10 years of age should consume about ________ calories each day.

Recent studies have shown that most American children and adolescents are

What treatment is recommended by experts for children who are overweight?

Which of the following is the leading cause of death during middle and late childhood?

Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

All of the following are possible causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder EXCEPT

Describe the contrasting behavior of cancer in children and adults.

Increased myelination of the nervous system is reflected in the improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood. List some skills found in 10- to 12-year-old children.

Josh is 11 years old and is participating in sports. He is MOST likely to suffer an injury to his

From 1 to 3 years of age, infants and toddlers should typically consume about ________ calories per day.

Jenny has problems in pronouncing sounds correctly. Her speech therapist is treating her for

________ syndrome is a relatively mild autism spectrum disorder in which the child has relatively good verbal language skills, milder nonverbal language problems, and a restricted range of interests and relationships.

Approximately what percentage of adolescents who were diagnosed with ADHD in childhood still continue to experience ADHD symptoms?

A 10-year-old child suffering from ADHD is likely to find which of the following tasks difficult?

Recent studies have suggested that a lack of connectivity between brain regions may be a key factor in

Which of the following increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases in elementary-school-aged children?

Intervention programs that target improving the diet of parents have

Stuttering is a(n) ________ disorder

Cancers in children mainly attack the

According to recent research, obesity among Chinese children ________ from 1993 to 2009.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle in Late Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

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