Question 1

Dora is 3 and a half years old. She is likely to be able to

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A)  roller skate successfully. 
B)  skip rope by alternating feet. 
C)  carry a 16-pound object. 
D)  hop three times with both feet. 
A)  roller skate successfully. 
B)  skip rope by alternating feet. 
C)  carry a 16-pound object. 
D)  hop three times with both feet.

Question 2

Children ages 4 to 6 who had higher than average screen times (time spent in front of television or computer) were

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A)  better than their peers in social interactions. 
B)  behind their peers in their socioemotional development. 
C)  more likely to exhibit low activity levels into adolescence. 
D)  behind cognitively but ahead physically in most measured categories. 
A)  better than their peers in social interactions. 
B)  behind their peers in their socioemotional development. 
C)  more likely to exhibit low activity levels into adolescence. 
D)  behind cognitively but ahead physically in most measured categories.

Question 3

Noah has strung together a necklace of a dozen colorful beads as a birthday present for his mother. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE with regard to Noah?

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A)  Noah is between 2 and 3 years of age. 
B)  Noah is in the placement stage described by Kellogg. 
C)  Noah's ability to string beads is typical of children between 4 and 5 years of age. 
D)  Noah's ability to string beads is typical of children in the shape stage of Kellogg's four stages of children's drawings. 
A)  Noah is between 2 and 3 years of age. 
B)  Noah is in the placement stage described by Kellogg. 
C)  Noah's ability to string beads is typical of children between 4 and 5 years of age. 
D)  Noah's ability to string beads is typical of children in the shape stage of Kellogg's four stages of children's drawings.

Question 4

In addition to concerns about foods that are high in fat, parents should also try to help their children avoid foods that are high in ________, which can lead to problems with obesity and cavities.

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A)  protein 
B)  fiber 
C)  sugar 
D)  calcium 
A)  protein 
B)  fiber 
C)  sugar 
D)  calcium

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE of most fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in young children?

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A)  They are typically food-related. 
B)  They result from exposure to harmful chemicals. 
C)  They occur in or around the home. 
D)  They occur around school or public recreational areas. 
A)  They are typically food-related. 
B)  They result from exposure to harmful chemicals. 
C)  They occur in or around the home. 
D)  They occur around school or public recreational areas.

Question 6

Describe some influences on children's safety.

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Influences on children's safety can rang

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding changes in height and weight in early childhood?

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A)  As the preschool child grows older, the percentage of increase in height and weight increases with each additional year. 
B)  Girls are substantially smaller in build and weight than boys throughout the preschool years. 
C)  No significant changes in height are seen in boys and girls during the period of early childhood. 
D)  Body fat shows a slow, steady decline during the preschool years, with girls having more fatty tissue and boys having more muscle tissue. 
A)  As the preschool child grows older, the percentage of increase in height and weight increases with each additional year. 
B)  Girls are substantially smaller in build and weight than boys throughout the preschool years. 
C)  No significant changes in height are seen in boys and girls during the period of early childhood. 
D)  Body fat shows a slow, steady decline during the preschool years, with girls having more fatty tissue and boys having more muscle tissue.

Question 8

Describe growth hormone deficiency along with its features and treatment options.

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Growth hormone deficiency is the absence

Question 9

________ are frightening dreams that awaken the sleeper.

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A)  Nocturnal enuresis attacks 
B)  Night terrors 
C)  Nightmares 
D)  Panic attacks 
A)  Nocturnal enuresis attacks 
B)  Night terrors 
C)  Nightmares 
D)  Panic attacks

Question 10

Research has shown that developmental delay of motor and cognitive milestones in children is related to

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A)  an increased count of white blood cells. 
B)  decreased intake of lead and other minerals. 
C)  increased levels of the growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate the body to grow. 
D)  decreased levels of myelination. 
A)  an increased count of white blood cells. 
B)  decreased intake of lead and other minerals. 
C)  increased levels of the growth hormone secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate the body to grow. 
D)  decreased levels of myelination.

Question 11

According to Claire Golomb, children's art is

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A)  a reflection of conceptual immaturity. 
B)  a manifestation of their inventive problem-solving ability. 
C)  a collection of random and meaningless scribbles. 
D)  independent of their fine and gross motor skills and abilities. 
A)  a reflection of conceptual immaturity. 
B)  a manifestation of their inventive problem-solving ability. 
C)  a collection of random and meaningless scribbles. 
D)  independent of their fine and gross motor skills and abilities.

Question 12

Neurons communicate with each other through

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A)  erythrocytes. 
B)  neurotransmitters. 
C)  mucous glands. 
D)  triglycerides. 
A)  erythrocytes. 
B)  neurotransmitters. 
C)  mucous glands. 
D)  triglycerides.

Question 13

List a few instances of fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in young children.

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Most fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in

Question 14

Jameis was more aggressive than his peers at age 8 and now as a teenager he exhibits excessive motor behavior. It is likely that as a child Jameis

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A)  suffered from malnutrition at an early age. 
B)  was tall for his age in his preschool years. 
C)  came from a high SES family. 
D)  was the firstborn child. 
A)  suffered from malnutrition at an early age. 
B)  was tall for his age in his preschool years. 
C)  came from a high SES family. 
D)  was the firstborn child.

Question 15

Briefly explain any two factors that influence the increase in the size of the brain during early childhood.

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Some of the increase in the size of the

Question 16

Darla will only eat her peanut butter and jelly sandwich with the crust cut off. Darla would likely be labeled as a(n) ________ eater.

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A)  fussy 
B)  peculiar 
C)  restricted 
D)  over 
A)  fussy 
B)  peculiar 
C)  restricted 
D)  over

Question 17

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by the

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A)  excess accumulation of phenylalanine in the body. 
B)  experience of chronic fatigue. 
C)  excess consumption of quality meats. 
D)  increased metabolic activity in the body. 
A)  excess accumulation of phenylalanine in the body. 
B)  experience of chronic fatigue. 
C)  excess consumption of quality meats. 
D)  increased metabolic activity in the body.

Question 18

Of the following, the individual who will likely play the most important role in the safety and security of a child is

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A)  the child himself/herself. 
B)  a sibling. 
C)  the caregiver. 
D)  local law enforcement. 
A)  the child himself/herself. 
B)  a sibling. 
C)  the caregiver. 
D)  local law enforcement.

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of children and adolescents are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke in the United States?

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A)  9 percent 
B)  22 percent 
C)  18 percent 
D)  36 percent 
A)  9 percent 
B)  22 percent 
C)  18 percent 
D)  36 percent

Question 20

In terms of perceptual development, at what age do children become efficient at detecting the boundaries between colors?

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A)  age 12 to 24 months 
B)  age 2 to 3 years 
C)  age 3 to 4 years 
D)  age 6 to 8 years 
A)  age 12 to 24 months 
B)  age 2 to 3 years 
C)  age 3 to 4 years 
D)  age 6 to 8 years

Dora is 3 and a half years old. She is likely to be able to

Children ages 4 to 6 who had higher than average screen times (time spent in front of television or computer) were

Noah has strung together a necklace of a dozen colorful beads as a birthday present for his mother. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE with regard to Noah?

In addition to concerns about foods that are high in fat, parents should also try to help their children avoid foods that are high in ________, which can lead to problems with obesity and cavities.

Which of the following is TRUE of most fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in young children?

Describe some influences on children's safety.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding changes in height and weight in early childhood?

Describe growth hormone deficiency along with its features and treatment options.

________ are frightening dreams that awaken the sleeper.

Research has shown that developmental delay of motor and cognitive milestones in children is related to

According to Claire Golomb, children's art is

Neurons communicate with each other through

List a few instances of fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in young children.

Jameis was more aggressive than his peers at age 8 and now as a teenager he exhibits excessive motor behavior. It is likely that as a child Jameis

Briefly explain any two factors that influence the increase in the size of the brain during early childhood.

Darla will only eat her peanut butter and jelly sandwich with the crust cut off. Darla would likely be labeled as a(n) ________ eater.

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by the

Of the following, the individual who will likely play the most important role in the safety and security of a child is

Approximately what percentage of children and adolescents are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke in the United States?

In terms of perceptual development, at what age do children become efficient at detecting the boundaries between colors?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late 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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Exam 8: Physical Development in Early Childhood

Dora is 3 and a half years old. She is likely to be able to

Children ages 4 to 6 who had higher than average screen times (time spent in front of television or computer) were

Noah has strung together a necklace of a dozen colorful beads as a birthday present for his mother. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE with regard to Noah?

In addition to concerns about foods that are high in fat, parents should also try to help their children avoid foods that are high in ________, which can lead to problems with obesity and cavities.

Which of the following is TRUE of most fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in young children?

Describe some influences on children's safety.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding changes in height and weight in early childhood?

Describe growth hormone deficiency along with its features and treatment options.

________ are frightening dreams that awaken the sleeper.

Research has shown that developmental delay of motor and cognitive milestones in children is related to

According to Claire Golomb, children's art is

Neurons communicate with each other through

List a few instances of fatal non-vehicle-related deaths in young children.

Jameis was more aggressive than his peers at age 8 and now as a teenager he exhibits excessive motor behavior. It is likely that as a child Jameis

Briefly explain any two factors that influence the increase in the size of the brain during early childhood.

Darla will only eat her peanut butter and jelly sandwich with the crust cut off. Darla would likely be labeled as a(n) ________ eater.

Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by the

Of the following, the individual who will likely play the most important role in the safety and security of a child is

Approximately what percentage of children and adolescents are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke in the United States?

In terms of perceptual development, at what age do children become efficient at detecting the boundaries between colors?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development

Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle and Late 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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