Question 1

Compare and contrast marasmus and kwashiorkor in terms of their causes and their outward physical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Marasmus and kwashiorkor are both forms

Question 2

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

Accepted Answer

A)  a period of rapid, compensatory growth occurs, bringing the child up to his or her genetically programmed growth trajectory 
B)  a period of poor appetite occurs, which keeps his or her growth rate below average 
C)  a period of stable growth occurs, but the earlier deficits will not be made up 
D)  a period of overeating occurs, and the child becomes obese 
A)  a period of rapid, compensatory growth occurs, bringing the child up to his or her genetically programmed growth trajectory 
B)  a period of poor appetite occurs, which keeps his or her growth rate below average 
C)  a period of stable growth occurs, but the earlier deficits will not be made up 
D)  a period of overeating occurs, and the child becomes obese

Question 3

During which phase of development do children experience the slowest rate of growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  early infancy 
B)  toddlerhood 
C)  the preschool and elementary school years 
D)  early adolescence 
A)  early infancy 
B)  toddlerhood 
C)  the preschool and elementary school years 
D)  early adolescence

Question 4

Explain what is meant by the term synaptic pruning and discuss what this process implies about brain plasticity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what is meant by the term...

Question 5

Which factor best accounts for the fact that females are typically taller than males during middle school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females are 5 centimetres taller than males right from birth. 
B)  There is a two-year delay in the growth spurt for males in comparison to females. 
C)  Females grow more in height than males do during the adolescent growth spurt. 
D)  Males have lower levels of estrogen, and this hormone promotes skeletal growth and development. 
A)  Females are 5 centimetres taller than males right from birth. 
B)  There is a two-year delay in the growth spurt for males in comparison to females. 
C)  Females grow more in height than males do during the adolescent growth spurt. 
D)  Males have lower levels of estrogen, and this hormone promotes skeletal growth and development.

Question 6

On average,by the time males reach their mid-20s,what percent of body weight does skeletal muscle account for?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  24 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 7

During which period of development is myelinization completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  late infancy 
B)  middle childhood 
C)  mid-adolescence 
D)  early adulthood 
A)  late infancy 
B)  middle childhood 
C)  mid-adolescence 
D)  early adulthood

Question 8

How is synaptic pruning analogous to a university?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is known for great parties but neglects teaching. 
B)  It is so huge that students feel they are forever lost in a crowd of indifferent strangers. 
C)  It has an impressive campus but neglects the students. 
D)  It admits all applicants but then flunks out many in the first year. 
A)  It is known for great parties but neglects teaching. 
B)  It is so huge that students feel they are forever lost in a crowd of indifferent strangers. 
C)  It has an impressive campus but neglects the students. 
D)  It admits all applicants but then flunks out many in the first year.

Question 9

What is the typical developmental outcome for children who experience short-term or mild undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

The typical developmental outcome for ch

Question 10

Discuss the probable impact of "early" physical maturation during adolescence for boys and for girls.

Accepted Answer

For boys,research indicates that early m

Question 11

Based on research regarding the role of practice on locomotor development,which statement best summarizes the conclusions regarding the role of maturation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important but not sufficient. 
B)  It is not only important, but also sufficient. 
C)  It plays little role in locomotor development. 
D)  It is the only factor that influences locomotor development. 
A)  It is important but not sufficient. 
B)  It is not only important, but also sufficient. 
C)  It plays little role in locomotor development. 
D)  It is the only factor that influences locomotor development.

Question 12

Which statement best summarizes the research findings of Kolb and colleagues with respect to the effects of experience on brain development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both enrichment and deprivation affected the size and structure of the brain. 
B)  Deprivation adversely affected the brain size and structure, but enrichment did not affect size or structure. 
C)  Only the brains of young animals showed effects of enrichment or deprivation. 
D)  Only the brains of adult animals showed effects of enrichment or deprivation. 
A)  Both enrichment and deprivation affected the size and structure of the brain. 
B)  Deprivation adversely affected the brain size and structure, but enrichment did not affect size or structure. 
C)  Only the brains of young animals showed effects of enrichment or deprivation. 
D)  Only the brains of adult animals showed effects of enrichment or deprivation.

Question 13

Which theory of motor development portrays the infant as an active explorer who chooses actions and applies motor skills to achieve his or her goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  experiential 
B)  dynamical systems 
C)  locomotory systems 
D)  maturational 
A)  experiential 
B)  dynamical systems 
C)  locomotory systems 
D)  maturational

Question 14

What property of the brain accounts for the finding that children's lateral preferences are apparent early but become stronger over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is initially not at all lateralized, but becomes lateralized with age. 
B)  It is already lateralized at birth and becomes increasingly so with age. 
C)  It is not fully myelinated until puberty. 
D)  It is not fully differentiated at birth. 
A)  It is initially not at all lateralized, but becomes lateralized with age. 
B)  It is already lateralized at birth and becomes increasingly so with age. 
C)  It is not fully myelinated until puberty. 
D)  It is not fully differentiated at birth.

Compare and contrast marasmus and kwashiorkor in terms of their causes and their outward physical symptoms.

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

During which phase of development do children experience the slowest rate of growth?

Explain what is meant by the term synaptic pruning and discuss what this process implies about brain plasticity.

Which factor best accounts for the fact that females are typically taller than males during middle school?

On average,by the time males reach their mid-20s,what percent of body weight does skeletal muscle account for?

During which period of development is myelinization completed?

How is synaptic pruning analogous to a university?

What is the typical developmental outcome for children who experience short-term or mild undernutrition?

Discuss the probable impact of "early" physical maturation during adolescence for boys and for girls.

Based on research regarding the role of practice on locomotor development,which statement best summarizes the conclusions regarding the role of maturation?

Which statement best summarizes the research findings of Kolb and colleagues with respect to the effects of experience on brain development?

Which theory of motor development portrays the infant as an active explorer who chooses actions and applies motor skills to achieve his or her goals?

What property of the brain accounts for the finding that children's lateral preferences are apparent early but become stronger over time?

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Exam 6: Physical Development

Compare and contrast marasmus and kwashiorkor in terms of their causes and their outward physical symptoms.

What typically happens to a child after a period of malnutrition or illness that is neither prolonged nor severe?

During which phase of development do children experience the slowest rate of growth?

Explain what is meant by the term synaptic pruning and discuss what this process implies about brain plasticity.

Which factor best accounts for the fact that females are typically taller than males during middle school?

On average,by the time males reach their mid-20s,what percent of body weight does skeletal muscle account for?

During which period of development is myelinization completed?

How is synaptic pruning analogous to a university?

What is the typical developmental outcome for children who experience short-term or mild undernutrition?

Discuss the probable impact of "early" physical maturation during adolescence for boys and for girls.

Based on research regarding the role of practice on locomotor development,which statement best summarizes the conclusions regarding the role of maturation?

Which statement best summarizes the research findings of Kolb and colleagues with respect to the effects of experience on brain development?

Which theory of motor development portrays the infant as an active explorer who chooses actions and applies motor skills to achieve his or her goals?

What property of the brain accounts for the finding that children's lateral preferences are apparent early but become stronger over time?

Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Its Research Strategies

Theories of Human Development

Hereditary Influences on Development

Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborns Readiness for Life

Early Cognitive Foundations

Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development

Intelligence

Development of Language and Communication Skills

Emotional Development,temperament,and Attachment

Development of the Self and Social Cognition

Sex Differences and Similarities,gender-Role Development,and Sexual Behavior

Moral Development,altruism,and Aggression

The Family

Extrafamilial Influences

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