Exam 7: Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

In a 24-hour period, most preschoolers sleep ______.

Martha is two years old. She claims that the moon plays peekaboo with her and often hides behind the clouds. In this scenario, Martha is displaying _____.

Children of higher socioeconomic statuses generally perform better on standardized intelligence tests than children reared in poverty.

Preschoolers who engage in violent pretend play demonstrate _______.

Describe the development of vocabulary in preschoolers.

Four-year-olds think dreams are real because of artificialism.

Which of the following is an example of a major childhood illness in developing countries?

Which of the following is true of somnambulism?

Plasticity of the brain is greatest at about _____.

The left hemisphere of the brain is relatively more involved in problem-solving functions among ______.

Unlike children who do not have imaginary companions, children with imaginary companions _______.