Exam 31: Growth and Motor Development

Changes in brain development during the early childhood period show an increase in the number of __________, accompanied by growth in the number of synapses formed, which helps to explain the increasing cognitive ability of children of that age.

Handedness, improvement in fine and gross motor skills, and advances in cognitive development are related to maturational changes in the brain and spinal cord.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding developmental delay?

Developmental psychologists agree that brain development ___________.

By preschool, most children are physically capable of athletic activities that require endurance and coordination for sustained periods of time.

Which of the following refers to the combination of perceptual development and fine motor development that produces the ability to hold and use a pencil or crayon?

___________ refers to a significant lag in one or more of four areas: gross motor coordination, fine motor and visuomotor coordination, language, and social skills.

The rate of a child's growth increases dramatically during the preschool years.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the neocortex?

The number of synapses and amount of myelin increase in several major areas of the brain simultaneously between ages 2 and 5, with a spurt occurring between 5 and 7 years.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a child's visuomotor development?