Question 1

Gallahue's hourglass model of motor development is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A life span theoretical framework of motor development 
B)  A theoretical framework of motor development for school-age children 
C)  An inductive theoretical model 
D)  A life span theoretical framework of motor development and an inductive theoretical model. 
E)  A theoretical framework of motor development for school-age children and an inductive theoretical model 
A)  A life span theoretical framework of motor development 
B)  A theoretical framework of motor development for school-age children 
C)  An inductive theoretical model 
D)  A life span theoretical framework of motor development and an inductive theoretical model. 
E)  A theoretical framework of motor development for school-age children and an inductive theoretical model

Question 2

A developmentalist observes individuals at different age periods to see what they are typically like and then says why these characteristics occur. The researcher is undergoing both ________ and ______________ theory building.

Accepted Answer

A)  Observational; reasoning 
B)  Explanatory; descriptive 
C)  Descriptive; explanatory 
D)  Initial; rudimentary 
E)  Descriptive; reasoning 
A)  Observational; reasoning 
B)  Explanatory; descriptive 
C)  Descriptive; explanatory 
D)  Initial; rudimentary 
E)  Descriptive; reasoning

Question 3

The reflexive movement phase of motor development:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is unrelated to later development because of its subcortical nature 
B)  Is of little use in encouraging the development of voluntary movement control 
C)  Serves little use in the development of basic cognitive structures 
D)  Has been thoroughly researched and offers numerous clear answers for infant developmental movement 
E)  Is related to later development 
A)  Is unrelated to later development because of its subcortical nature 
B)  Is of little use in encouraging the development of voluntary movement control 
C)  Serves little use in the development of basic cognitive structures 
D)  Has been thoroughly researched and offers numerous clear answers for infant developmental movement 
E)  Is related to later development

Question 4

The sequence of movement skill acquisition is relatively fixed during infancy, but the rate of movement skill acquisition is variable. This indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor development is biologically based and little influenced by the environment 
B)  Motor development is environmentally based and little influenced by the biology of the organism 
C)  Motor development during infancy is environmentally based and little influenced by the biology of the organism 
D)  Motor development during infancy is biologically based and little influenced by the environment in terms of sequence 
E)  Motor development is fully biologically based 
A)  Motor development is biologically based and little influenced by the environment 
B)  Motor development is environmentally based and little influenced by the biology of the organism 
C)  Motor development during infancy is environmentally based and little influenced by the biology of the organism 
D)  Motor development during infancy is biologically based and little influenced by the environment in terms of sequence 
E)  Motor development is fully biologically based

Question 5

A major misconception about the developmental concept of the fundamental movement phase is that these abilities is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maturational 
B)  Environmental 
C)  Biological 
D)  Experimental 
E)  Observational 
A)  Maturational 
B)  Environmental 
C)  Biological 
D)  Experimental 
E)  Observational

Question 6

Developmental theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is of little value in the "real world" 
B)  Is for scientists and researchers, not coaches, teachers, or parents 
C)  Has little or no practical value 
D)  Attempts to predict or explain changes in human behavior over time 
E)  Is essentially the same as learning theory 
A)  Is of little value in the "real world" 
B)  Is for scientists and researchers, not coaches, teachers, or parents 
C)  Has little or no practical value 
D)  Attempts to predict or explain changes in human behavior over time 
E)  Is essentially the same as learning theory

Question 7

Deductive models of theory formulation:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are fact based 
B)  Build a conceptual framework around existing fact 
C)  Are based on inference 
D)  Are the best method of theory formulation 
E)  Do not lead to hypothesis testing 
A)  Are fact based 
B)  Build a conceptual framework around existing fact 
C)  Are based on inference 
D)  Are the best method of theory formulation 
E)  Do not lead to hypothesis testing

Question 8

The ___________ method of theory formulation is when an investigator first starts with a set of facts and then tries to find a conceptual framework around which to organize and explain them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Explanatory 
B)  Schematic 
C)  Deductive 
D)  Extrapolation 
E)  Inductive 
A)  Explanatory 
B)  Schematic 
C)  Deductive 
D)  Extrapolation 
E)  Inductive

Question 9

The correct sequence for the phases of motor development, from youngest to oldest is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Initial, fundamental, rudimentary, specialized 
B)  Reflexive, rudimentary, fundamental, specialized 
C)  Reflexive, fundamental, rudimentary, lifelong 
D)  Reflexive, precontrol, specialized, rudimentary 
E)  Initial, information decoding, application, fundamental 
A)  Initial, fundamental, rudimentary, specialized 
B)  Reflexive, rudimentary, fundamental, specialized 
C)  Reflexive, fundamental, rudimentary, lifelong 
D)  Reflexive, precontrol, specialized, rudimentary 
E)  Initial, information decoding, application, fundamental

Question 10

A theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrates existing fact and leads to generation of new facts 
B)  Is "truth" 
C)  Is the "last word" 
D)  Is molecular 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Integrates existing fact and leads to generation of new facts 
B)  Is "truth" 
C)  Is the "last word" 
D)  Is molecular 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 11

Inductive theory formulation:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is fact based 
B)  Builds a conceptual framework around existing fact 
C)  Is the best method of theory formulation 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  Is fact based and builds a conceptual framework around existing fact 
A)  Is fact based 
B)  Builds a conceptual framework around existing fact 
C)  Is the best method of theory formulation 
D)  All of these are correct. 
E)  Is fact based and builds a conceptual framework around existing fact

Question 12

Hopping and jumping are __________ movements. When they are combined in more complex tasks such as the triple jump in track and field, they become ________ movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rudimentary; specialized 
B)  Initial; fundamental 
C)  Fundamental; specialized 
D)  Foundational; specialized 
E)  Rudimentary; fundamental 
A)  Rudimentary; specialized 
B)  Initial; fundamental 
C)  Fundamental; specialized 
D)  Foundational; specialized 
E)  Rudimentary; fundamental

Question 13

"Descriptive theory" is to ____________, as "explanatory theory" is to ______________:

Accepted Answer

A)  What; why 
B)  Why; what 
C)  Where; when 
D)  When; where 
E)  Where; why 
A)  What; why 
B)  Why; what 
C)  Where; when 
D)  When; where 
E)  Where; why

Question 14

The rate at which "sand" falls out of your "hourglass" is dependent upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of sand in your hourglass 
B)  Your genetic make-up 
C)  Your "lifestyle filter" 
D)  All of these are correct 
E)  Only B and C are correct 
A)  The amount of sand in your hourglass 
B)  Your genetic make-up 
C)  Your "lifestyle filter" 
D)  All of these are correct 
E)  Only B and C are correct

Question 15

The first forms of human movement are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypical movements 
B)  Primitive reflexive movements 
C)  Postural reflexive movements 
D)  Rudimentary movements 
E)  Fundamental movements 
A)  Stereotypical movements 
B)  Primitive reflexive movements 
C)  Postural reflexive movements 
D)  Rudimentary movements 
E)  Fundamental movements

Question 16

In the elementary grades, development of proficient throwing skill is constrained by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological age 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Inadequate experience 
D)  Sexual age 
E)  Inadequate experience and sexual age 
A)  Chronological age 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Inadequate experience 
D)  Sexual age 
E)  Inadequate experience and sexual age

Question 17

The _______ stage represents the pinnacle of the process of motor development and is characterized by the use of one's acquired movement repertoire throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lifelong utilization 
B)  Application 
C)  Proficient 
D)  Ultimate 
E)  Concluding 
A)  Lifelong utilization 
B)  Application 
C)  Proficient 
D)  Ultimate 
E)  Concluding

Question 18

Which of the following is not a stage within the Mountain of Motor Development model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reflexive 
B)  Rudimentary 
C)  Preadapted 
D)  Context-specific 
E)  Skillful 
A)  Reflexive 
B)  Rudimentary 
C)  Preadapted 
D)  Context-specific 
E)  Skillful

Question 19

Gallahue's hourglass model of motor development consists of "sand" coming from two areas. Which areas does the "sand" come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Life, death 
B)  Love, hate 
C)  Active lifestyles, inactive lifestyles 
D)  Heredity, environment 
E)  Observation, experience 
A)  Life, death 
B)  Love, hate 
C)  Active lifestyles, inactive lifestyles 
D)  Heredity, environment 
E)  Observation, experience

Question 20

The point at which one's "hourglass" tips over and "sand" begins to run out is dependent upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  Task, individual, and environmental factors 
B)  Fixed factors of age 
C)  Fixed factors of one's personal biology 
D)  Chance 
E)  The amount of "sand" in your hourglass 
A)  Task, individual, and environmental factors 
B)  Fixed factors of age 
C)  Fixed factors of one's personal biology 
D)  Chance 
E)  The amount of "sand" in your hourglass

Gallahue's hourglass model of motor development is:

A developmentalist observes individuals at different age periods to see what they are typically like and then says why these characteristics occur. The researcher is undergoing both and ______ theory building.

The reflexive movement phase of motor development:

The sequence of movement skill acquisition is relatively fixed during infancy, but the rate of movement skill acquisition is variable. This indicates that:

A major misconception about the developmental concept of the fundamental movement phase is that these abilities is:

Developmental theory:

Deductive models of theory formulation:

The ___________ method of theory formulation is when an investigator first starts with a set of facts and then tries to find a conceptual framework around which to organize and explain them.

The correct sequence for the phases of motor development, from youngest to oldest is:

A theory:

Inductive theory formulation:

Hopping and jumping are __ movements. When they are combined in more complex tasks such as the triple jump in track and field, they become movements.

"Descriptive theory" is to , as "explanatory theory" is to __:

The rate at which "sand" falls out of your "hourglass" is dependent upon:

The first forms of human movement are:

In the elementary grades, development of proficient throwing skill is constrained by:

The _______ stage represents the pinnacle of the process of motor development and is characterized by the use of one's acquired movement repertoire throughout life.

Which of the following is not a stage within the Mountain of Motor Development model?

Gallahue's hourglass model of motor development consists of "sand" coming from two areas. Which areas does the "sand" come from?

The point at which one's "hourglass" tips over and "sand" begins to run out is dependent upon:

Understanding Motor Development: An Overview

Models of Human Development

Selected Factors Related to Motor Development

Prenatal Factors Affecting Development

Prenatal and Infant Growth

Infant Reflexes and Rhythmical Stereotypies

Rudimentary Movement Abilities

Infant Perception

Childhood Growth and Development

Development of Fundamental Movement: Manipulation Skills

Development of Fundamental Movement: Locomotor Skills

Physical Development of Children

Perceptual Motor Development and Motor Skill Interventions

Adolescent Growth, Puberty, and Reproductive Maturity

Specialized Movement Skills

Fitness Changes During Adolescence

Physiological and Psychosocial Development in Adults

Motor Performance in Adults

Filters

Exam 3: Motor Development: Theoretical Models

Gallahue's hourglass model of motor development is:

A developmentalist observes individuals at different age periods to see what they are typically like and then says why these characteristics occur. The researcher is undergoing both ________ and ______________ theory building.

The reflexive movement phase of motor development:

The sequence of movement skill acquisition is relatively fixed during infancy, but the rate of movement skill acquisition is variable. This indicates that:

A major misconception about the developmental concept of the fundamental movement phase is that these abilities is:

Developmental theory:

Deductive models of theory formulation:

The ___________ method of theory formulation is when an investigator first starts with a set of facts and then tries to find a conceptual framework around which to organize and explain them.

The correct sequence for the phases of motor development, from youngest to oldest is:

A theory:

Inductive theory formulation:

Hopping and jumping are __________ movements. When they are combined in more complex tasks such as the triple jump in track and field, they become ________ movements.

"Descriptive theory" is to ____________, as "explanatory theory" is to ______________:

The rate at which "sand" falls out of your "hourglass" is dependent upon:

The first forms of human movement are:

In the elementary grades, development of proficient throwing skill is constrained by:

The _______ stage represents the pinnacle of the process of motor development and is characterized by the use of one's acquired movement repertoire throughout life.

Which of the following is not a stage within the Mountain of Motor Development model?

Gallahue's hourglass model of motor development consists of "sand" coming from two areas. Which areas does the "sand" come from?

The point at which one's "hourglass" tips over and "sand" begins to run out is dependent upon:

Understanding Motor Development: An Overview

Models of Human Development

Selected Factors Related to Motor Development

Prenatal Factors Affecting Development

Prenatal and Infant Growth

Infant Reflexes and Rhythmical Stereotypies

Rudimentary Movement Abilities

Infant Perception

Childhood Growth and Development

Development of Fundamental Movement: Manipulation Skills

Development of Fundamental Movement: Locomotor Skills

Physical Development of Children

Perceptual Motor Development and Motor Skill Interventions

Adolescent Growth, Puberty, and Reproductive Maturity

Specialized Movement Skills

Fitness Changes During Adolescence

Physiological and Psychosocial Development in Adults

Motor Performance in Adults

Filters

A developmentalist observes individuals at different age periods to see what they are typically like and then says why these characteristics occur. The researcher is undergoing both and ______ theory building.

Hopping and jumping are __ movements. When they are combined in more complex tasks such as the triple jump in track and field, they become movements.

"Descriptive theory" is to , as "explanatory theory" is to __: