Question 1

Sleep deprivation is linked with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower rates of of ADHD 
B)  depression 
C)  reduced sleep apnea 
D)  improved diet 
A)  lower rates of of ADHD 
B)  depression 
C)  reduced sleep apnea 
D)  improved diet B

Question 2

SIDS or crib death occurs most often

Accepted Answer

A)  before 1 month of age. 
B)  before 1 year of age. 
C)  between 1 and 2 years old. 
D)  between 2 and 3 years old. 
A)  before 1 month of age. 
B)  before 1 year of age. 
C)  between 1 and 2 years old. 
D)  between 2 and 3 years old. B

Question 3

Of the following, which part of the brain is most involved in control processes such as impulse control, emotion control, and long-term planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  limbic system 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  brainstem 
A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  limbic system 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  brainstem A

Question 4

According to Maslow's hierarchy, the root cause of misbehavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  poor myelination. 
B)  unmet needs. 
C)  lack of self-actualization. 
D)  societal undermining of the self-system. 
A)  poor myelination. 
B)  unmet needs. 
C)  lack of self-actualization. 
D)  societal undermining of the self-system.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of puberty?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction in activity level 
B)  growth spurt 
C)  changes in proportion of muscle and fat 
D)  sexual maturation 
A)  reduction in activity level 
B)  growth spurt 
C)  changes in proportion of muscle and fat 
D)  sexual maturation

Question 6

As children grow from infancy to adolescence, the quality of their diet typically

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes worse. 
B)  stays about the same. 
C)  improves. 
D)  improves until about age 16 when many start to drive, and then worsens. 
A)  becomes worse. 
B)  stays about the same. 
C)  improves. 
D)  improves until about age 16 when many start to drive, and then worsens.

Question 7

Brain plasticity

Accepted Answer

A)  only exists in humans, but not in other animals. 
B)  diminishes as children grow past age 10. 
C)  refers to the brain's ability to change its basic shape after injury. 
D)  is the foundation for behavioral inhibition. 
A)  only exists in humans, but not in other animals. 
B)  diminishes as children grow past age 10. 
C)  refers to the brain's ability to change its basic shape after injury. 
D)  is the foundation for behavioral inhibition.

Question 8

The claim that eating sugary treats makes kids "hyper" or overly active

Accepted Answer

A)  was started with faulty correlational research and is a myth. 
B)  was started by the milk industry, which wanted to encourage drinking milk instead of soda pop. 
C)  has been demonstrated to be true with experimental research. 
D)  has been demonstrated to be true through the experience of hundreds of teachers and parents. 
A)  was started with faulty correlational research and is a myth. 
B)  was started by the milk industry, which wanted to encourage drinking milk instead of soda pop. 
C)  has been demonstrated to be true with experimental research. 
D)  has been demonstrated to be true through the experience of hundreds of teachers and parents.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of puberty for girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puberty occurs at first menarche. 
B)  Puberty occurs at first gonadarche. 
C)  Puberty is a gradual process that includes menarche. 
D)  Puberty begins with first menarche and ends with gonadarche. 
A)  Puberty occurs at first menarche. 
B)  Puberty occurs at first gonadarche. 
C)  Puberty is a gradual process that includes menarche. 
D)  Puberty begins with first menarche and ends with gonadarche.

Question 10

What is myelin?

Accepted Answer

A)  a three-part brain component that includes the sending end of one neuron, the receiving end of another, and the space in between 
B)  a fatty substance that forms a sheath around axons 
C)  the fluid in the space between two neurons 
D)  a neurotransmitter made of dopamine 
A)  a three-part brain component that includes the sending end of one neuron, the receiving end of another, and the space in between 
B)  a fatty substance that forms a sheath around axons 
C)  the fluid in the space between two neurons 
D)  a neurotransmitter made of dopamine

Question 11

Which group is most likely to be obese in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  low SES children 
B)  middle SES children 
C)  high SES children 
D)  none of the above 
A)  low SES children 
B)  middle SES children 
C)  high SES children 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

What is cortisol?

Accepted Answer

A hormone that the b

Question 13

What is the leading preventable cause of birth defects?

Accepted Answer

prenatal a

Question 14

Is it possible that increased sleep would not improve children's outcomes? Maybe kids who have more troubles in the first place tend to sleep less? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No, because in experiments in

Question 15

Which is the most prevalent eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia 
B)  anorexia nervosa 
C)  obesity 
D)  excessive iron intake 
A)  bulimia 
B)  anorexia nervosa 
C)  obesity 
D)  excessive iron intake

Question 16

Exercise is linked with which of the following in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive use of glucose and lower test scores 
B)  improved functioning and higher test scores 
C)  enhanced development of the pubertal system 
D)  decreased impulse control 
A)  excessive use of glucose and lower test scores 
B)  improved functioning and higher test scores 
C)  enhanced development of the pubertal system 
D)  decreased impulse control

Question 17

Girls who physically mature early tend to experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  improved science learning 
B)  high levels of intelligence 
C)  decreased interest in boys 
D)  behavior problems and depression 
A)  improved science learning 
B)  high levels of intelligence 
C)  decreased interest in boys 
D)  behavior problems and depression

Question 18

Which of the following is true of undernutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerates puberty 
B)  helps children stay fit into adulthood 
C)  reduces achievement and intelligence 
D)  can result if breast milk is the sole source of nutrition for a child 4-6 months of age 
A)  accelerates puberty 
B)  helps children stay fit into adulthood 
C)  reduces achievement and intelligence 
D)  can result if breast milk is the sole source of nutrition for a child 4-6 months of age

Question 19

Compared to White children, which of the following is true of Black children?

Accepted Answer

A)  earlier puberty 
B)  higher average birth weight 
C)  more likely to be breastfed 
D)  less coordinated at an early age 
A)  earlier puberty 
B)  higher average birth weight 
C)  more likely to be breastfed 
D)  less coordinated at an early age

Question 20

Synapses are pruned from a child's brain as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of use during his or her experiences. 
B)  myelination. 
C)  glucose transmission. 
D)  electrical impulses that destroy synapses. 
A)  lack of use during his or her experiences. 
B)  myelination. 
C)  glucose transmission. 
D)  electrical impulses that destroy synapses.

Sleep deprivation is linked with which of the following?

SIDS or crib death occurs most often

Of the following, which part of the brain is most involved in control processes such as impulse control, emotion control, and long-term planning?

According to Maslow's hierarchy, the root cause of misbehavior is

Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of puberty?

As children grow from infancy to adolescence, the quality of their diet typically

Brain plasticity

The claim that eating sugary treats makes kids "hyper" or overly active

Which of the following is true of puberty for girls?

What is myelin?

Which group is most likely to be obese in the U.S.?

What is cortisol?

What is the leading preventable cause of birth defects?

Is it possible that increased sleep would not improve children's outcomes? Maybe kids who have more troubles in the first place tend to sleep less? Explain.

Which is the most prevalent eating disorder?

Exercise is linked with which of the following in the brain?

Girls who physically mature early tend to experience which of the following?

Which of the following is true of undernutrition?

Compared to White children, which of the following is true of Black children?

Synapses are pruned from a child's brain as a result of

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Information Processing, Memory, and Problem Solving

Cognitive Ability: Intelligence, Talent, and Achievement

Attachment and Personality

Self-Control and Discipline

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Peers, Friends, and Play

Language and Literacy

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Exam 2: Physical Development and Health

Sleep deprivation is linked with which of the following?

SIDS or crib death occurs most often

Of the following, which part of the brain is most involved in control processes such as impulse control, emotion control, and long-term planning?

According to Maslow's hierarchy, the root cause of misbehavior is

Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of puberty?

As children grow from infancy to adolescence, the quality of their diet typically

Brain plasticity

The claim that eating sugary treats makes kids "hyper" or overly active

Which of the following is true of puberty for girls?

What is myelin?

Which group is most likely to be obese in the U.S.?

What is cortisol?

What is the leading preventable cause of birth defects?

Is it possible that increased sleep would not improve children's outcomes? Maybe kids who have more troubles in the first place tend to sleep less? Explain.

Which is the most prevalent eating disorder?

Exercise is linked with which of the following in the brain?

Girls who physically mature early tend to experience which of the following?

Which of the following is true of undernutrition?

Compared to White children, which of the following is true of Black children?

Synapses are pruned from a child's brain as a result of

Ways of Thinking About Children

Classic Theories of Learning and Cognition

Information Processing, Memory, and Problem Solving

Cognitive Ability: Intelligence, Talent, and Achievement

Attachment and Personality

Self-Control and Discipline

Emotional Development

Social Cognition

Social Behavior

Peers, Friends, and Play

Language and Literacy

The Self-System and Motivation

The Child in Context: Family Structure, Child Care, and Media

Filters