Exam 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

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Fernando is able to process more incoming information than he could when he was younger. He has learned to repeat information to himself, practice writing things down, and create stories about new information. His understanding reflects which dimension of executive function?

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Between ages 6 and 11 years, a child's vocabulary size typically grows from:

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Considering the categories of intellectual disability, which group is able to live independently as adults and work at a variety of jobs?

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Research indicates that it is likely that all of the following are true of learning disabilities except that they:

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Which of the following is true of individuals with organic intellectual disability?

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Warren has many characteristics that place him in the autism spectrum disorders. This morning Warren's mother, teacher, and speech therapist are meeting to update his _____, a document that details the adjustments made for his education.

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Howard Gardner suggests that there are _____ "frames of mind" that we all have in varying degrees.

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By age five or six, children usually know all of the following EXCEPT:

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Albert's parents knew he was unusually curious and mature for his age. They decided to have his IQ tested, and his score was higher than _____, indicating he is gifted.

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Briefly describe the three types of learning disabilities, highlighting the uniqueness of each one.

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Recent studies have found that for ELLs (English Language Learners), the most effective approach is:

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Which of the following is an important characteristic of individuals who become experts in a particular domain?

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A whole-language approach:

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Which of the following has been found to be better at improving the behavior of children with ADHD in most cases?

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In 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that one in _____ children had an autism spectrum disorder; and in 2012, they estimated that one in _____ children had such a disorder.

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Which of the following statements represents the current thinking among increasing numbers of experts in the field of reading?

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Boys are estimated to be _____ more likely to have autism spectrum disorders than girls are.

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At some point during the early elementary school years, children begin to use _____ more; and according to the fuzzy trace theory, this contributes to the improved memory and reasoning of older children.

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According to recent studies, exercising _____ times a week for 60 minutes was effective in lowering both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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Darrin is studying words for a spelling quiz. The worst strategy he could use is:

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