Question 1

Briefly describe ways researchers determine children's sleep needs.

Accepted Answer

Can include description of any of the fo

Question 2

A sleep problem in which children experience frequent bed wetting is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  night-time encopresis disorder. 
B)  nocturnal bladder dysfunction. 
C)  diuretic encopresis. 
D)  nocturnal systematic elimination. 
E)  nocturnal enuresis. 
A)  night-time encopresis disorder. 
B)  nocturnal bladder dysfunction. 
C)  diuretic encopresis. 
D)  nocturnal systematic elimination. 
E)  nocturnal enuresis.

Question 3

Describe how changes in the functioning of a child's brain during middle childhood help them process more complex information at greater speeds.

Accepted Answer

Connections become more complex; connect

Question 4

Mr. Johnson is concerned that one of his sixth-grade students may be experiencing food insecurity. A colleague dismisses Mr. Johnson's concerns, reminding him that the child is slightly overweight. Should Mr. Johnson be concerned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, all children should be screened for food insecurity in the United States. 
B)  No, the student is clearly not underweight, so is getting sufficient food and there is nothing to worry about. 
C)  Yes, food insecurity occurs in nearly half of all families in the United States. 
D)  No, food insecurity is extremely rare in the United States given many entitlements. 
E)  Yes, food insecurity is about a lack of quality food as well as quantity. Obesity is one of the most common signs of food insecurity. 
A)  Yes, all children should be screened for food insecurity in the United States. 
B)  No, the student is clearly not underweight, so is getting sufficient food and there is nothing to worry about. 
C)  Yes, food insecurity occurs in nearly half of all families in the United States. 
D)  No, food insecurity is extremely rare in the United States given many entitlements. 
E)  Yes, food insecurity is about a lack of quality food as well as quantity. Obesity is one of the most common signs of food insecurity.

Question 5

If researchers want to examine changes in brain connectivity from childhood through adolescence, they would most likely be using

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A)  PET scans. 
B)  MRI scans. 
C)  brain network analyses using fMRI. 
D)  central nervous system imaging. 
E)  functional lobe analyses. 
A)  PET scans. 
B)  MRI scans. 
C)  brain network analyses using fMRI. 
D)  central nervous system imaging. 
E)  functional lobe analyses.

Question 6

The two leading ways in which children suffer injuries during middle childhood are

Accepted Answer

A)  soccer and football. 
B)  vehicle accidents and team sports. 
C)  team sports and recreational leagues. 
D)  vehicle accidents and bicycle accidents. 
E)  bicycle accidents and soccer. 
A)  soccer and football. 
B)  vehicle accidents and team sports. 
C)  team sports and recreational leagues. 
D)  vehicle accidents and bicycle accidents. 
E)  bicycle accidents and soccer.

Question 7

Jaylene has chronic asthma that has caused her and her family numerous trips to the hospital over many years. Jaylene's family has good health insurance, and she is receiving excellent care for her frequent medical needs. Are there still concerns her family should have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, a chronic illness is often a sign of negative family relationships. 
B)  No, Jaylene has a loving family who is able to afford high quality care. 
C)  Yes, stressors associated with chronic childhood disease can cause academic, emotional, and social difficulties 
D)  No, diseases in middle childhood nearly always correct themselves with little to no lasting impact on development if proper healthcare is received. 
E)  Yes, chronic illnesses during middle childhood are more detrimental than those present earlier in life. 
A)  Yes, a chronic illness is often a sign of negative family relationships. 
B)  No, Jaylene has a loving family who is able to afford high quality care. 
C)  Yes, stressors associated with chronic childhood disease can cause academic, emotional, and social difficulties 
D)  No, diseases in middle childhood nearly always correct themselves with little to no lasting impact on development if proper healthcare is received. 
E)  Yes, chronic illnesses during middle childhood are more detrimental than those present earlier in life.

Question 8

Describe the impact of poor sleep quality and duration on the academic performance of children.

Accepted Answer

Lack of sleep leads to decreas

Question 9

Which provides an example of a common gross motor skill in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typing on a keyboard 
B)  Cutting with scissors 
C)  Tying Shoes 
D)  Throwing a ball 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Typing on a keyboard 
B)  Cutting with scissors 
C)  Tying Shoes 
D)  Throwing a ball 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

The criteria for an ADHD diagnosis

Accepted Answer

A)  is listed in the DSM-5 manual. 
B)  includes presence of symptoms prior to 12 years of age. 
C)  includes presence of symptoms in multiple settings. 
D)  includes interference in social relationships and schoolwork. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  is listed in the DSM-5 manual. 
B)  includes presence of symptoms prior to 12 years of age. 
C)  includes presence of symptoms in multiple settings. 
D)  includes interference in social relationships and schoolwork. 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

Findings from the Swedish study where researchers varied the amount of physical activity in schools indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  gains in motor development persisted, even into adolescence. 
B)  gains in motor development were most pronounced in early childhood, but made little impact by the early teen years. 
C)  gains in motor development were more pronounced for males more than females. 
D)  gains in motor development were only seen for children from physically active families. 
E)  no significant differences occurred when additional physical activity was added to the school day. 
A)  gains in motor development persisted, even into adolescence. 
B)  gains in motor development were most pronounced in early childhood, but made little impact by the early teen years. 
C)  gains in motor development were more pronounced for males more than females. 
D)  gains in motor development were only seen for children from physically active families. 
E)  no significant differences occurred when additional physical activity was added to the school day.

Question 12

Which is not an example of a fine motor skill in middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buttoning a shirt 
B)  Throwing a ball 
C)  Tying a shoe 
D)  Braiding a friend's hair 
E)  Writing with a pencil 
A)  Buttoning a shirt 
B)  Throwing a ball 
C)  Tying a shoe 
D)  Braiding a friend's hair 
E)  Writing with a pencil

Question 13

Which statement about food insecurity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food insecurity is more common in suburban areas than rural areas. 
B)  The highest percentage of food insecure households are in rural areas. 
C)  Black and Hispanic children are nearly 20 times more likely to experience food insecurity than other households. 
D)  The southwestern U.S. has the highest percentage of children experiencing food insecurity. 
E)  Food insecurity can be found equally across all states, regions, races, and ethnicities. 
A)  Food insecurity is more common in suburban areas than rural areas. 
B)  The highest percentage of food insecure households are in rural areas. 
C)  Black and Hispanic children are nearly 20 times more likely to experience food insecurity than other households. 
D)  The southwestern U.S. has the highest percentage of children experiencing food insecurity. 
E)  Food insecurity can be found equally across all states, regions, races, and ethnicities.

Question 14

Growing rates of obesity have been documented in

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States more than in any other country. 
B)  many countries around the world, including less-resourced countries. 
C)  less-resourced countries, while rates are declining in high-resourced countries. 
D)  high-resourced countries, while rates are declining in low-resourced countries. 
E)  the western hemisphere exclusively. 
A)  the United States more than in any other country. 
B)  many countries around the world, including less-resourced countries. 
C)  less-resourced countries, while rates are declining in high-resourced countries. 
D)  high-resourced countries, while rates are declining in low-resourced countries. 
E)  the western hemisphere exclusively.

Question 15

What might an effective weight management program look like for an overweight 10 year-old.

Accepted Answer

Programs aimed at lifestyle changes show

Question 16

Which statement is consistent with findings about gender differences in motor skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys tend to be better at sports requiring balance than girls. 
B)  Girls are likely to be better at sports requiring balance and agility than boys. 
C)  Girls are less likely than boys to excel at sports requiring agility and strength. 
D)  Girls catch up to boys in balance and strength around age 10 or 11. 
E)  Boys tend to be better at sports requiring balance until age 12, when girls excel over boys. 
A)  Boys tend to be better at sports requiring balance than girls. 
B)  Girls are likely to be better at sports requiring balance and agility than boys. 
C)  Girls are less likely than boys to excel at sports requiring agility and strength. 
D)  Girls catch up to boys in balance and strength around age 10 or 11. 
E)  Boys tend to be better at sports requiring balance until age 12, when girls excel over boys.

Question 17

Participation in formal and informal sports and other physical activity has benefits that include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle growth. 
B)  bone growth. 
C)  reduced risk of obesity. 
D)  heart health. 
E)  weight gain. 
A)  muscle growth. 
B)  bone growth. 
C)  reduced risk of obesity. 
D)  heart health. 
E)  weight gain.

Question 18

In the beginning of middle childhood

Accepted Answer

A)  girls weigh more and are slightly heavier than boys. 
B)  girls weigh less and are slightly shorter than boys. 
C)  boys and girls weigh the same, but boys are slightly shorter than girls. 
D)  boys have greater muscle mass and are slightly taller than girls. 
E)  boys and girls are approximately equal in height and weight at this time. 
A)  girls weigh more and are slightly heavier than boys. 
B)  girls weigh less and are slightly shorter than boys. 
C)  boys and girls weigh the same, but boys are slightly shorter than girls. 
D)  boys have greater muscle mass and are slightly taller than girls. 
E)  boys and girls are approximately equal in height and weight at this time.

Question 19

Why might it be difficult to convince some families that having an overweight child negatively impacts their child's health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Families believe they know more than medical professionals. 
B)  Some cultures believe that a child is the most knowledgeable about the amount and type of food their body needs. 
C)  Weight during childhood is not important to most families. 
D)  Some cultures believe that having a thin child is a sign of poverty, but an overweight child indicates having the resources to feed the child well. 
E)  Being slightly overweight is actually healthy at this age. 
A)  Families believe they know more than medical professionals. 
B)  Some cultures believe that a child is the most knowledgeable about the amount and type of food their body needs. 
C)  Weight during childhood is not important to most families. 
D)  Some cultures believe that having a thin child is a sign of poverty, but an overweight child indicates having the resources to feed the child well. 
E)  Being slightly overweight is actually healthy at this age.

Question 20

What fine motor skill development can be expected during middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

Children at this age should be expected

Briefly describe ways researchers determine children's sleep needs.

A sleep problem in which children experience frequent bed wetting is known as

Describe how changes in the functioning of a child's brain during middle childhood help them process more complex information at greater speeds.

Mr. Johnson is concerned that one of his sixth-grade students may be experiencing food insecurity. A colleague dismisses Mr. Johnson's concerns, reminding him that the child is slightly overweight. Should Mr. Johnson be concerned?

If researchers want to examine changes in brain connectivity from childhood through adolescence, they would most likely be using

The two leading ways in which children suffer injuries during middle childhood are

Jaylene has chronic asthma that has caused her and her family numerous trips to the hospital over many years. Jaylene's family has good health insurance, and she is receiving excellent care for her frequent medical needs. Are there still concerns her family should have?

Describe the impact of poor sleep quality and duration on the academic performance of children.

Which provides an example of a common gross motor skill in childhood?

The criteria for an ADHD diagnosis

Findings from the Swedish study where researchers varied the amount of physical activity in schools indicates

Which is not an example of a fine motor skill in middle childhood?

Which statement about food insecurity is true?

Growing rates of obesity have been documented in

What might an effective weight management program look like for an overweight 10 year-old.

Which statement is consistent with findings about gender differences in motor skills?

Participation in formal and informal sports and other physical activity has benefits that include all of the following except

In the beginning of middle childhood

Why might it be difficult to convince some families that having an overweight child negatively impacts their child's health?

What fine motor skill development can be expected during middle childhood?

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Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive and Language Development in Early Childhood

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Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

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Exam 11: Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Briefly describe ways researchers determine children's sleep needs.

A sleep problem in which children experience frequent bed wetting is known as

Describe how changes in the functioning of a child's brain during middle childhood help them process more complex information at greater speeds.

Mr. Johnson is concerned that one of his sixth-grade students may be experiencing food insecurity. A colleague dismisses Mr. Johnson's concerns, reminding him that the child is slightly overweight. Should Mr. Johnson be concerned?

If researchers want to examine changes in brain connectivity from childhood through adolescence, they would most likely be using

The two leading ways in which children suffer injuries during middle childhood are

Jaylene has chronic asthma that has caused her and her family numerous trips to the hospital over many years. Jaylene's family has good health insurance, and she is receiving excellent care for her frequent medical needs. Are there still concerns her family should have?

Describe the impact of poor sleep quality and duration on the academic performance of children.

Which provides an example of a common gross motor skill in childhood?

The criteria for an ADHD diagnosis

Findings from the Swedish study where researchers varied the amount of physical activity in schools indicates

Which is not an example of a fine motor skill in middle childhood?

Which statement about food insecurity is true?

Growing rates of obesity have been documented in

What might an effective weight management program look like for an overweight 10 year-old.

Which statement is consistent with findings about gender differences in motor skills?

Participation in formal and informal sports and other physical activity has benefits that include all of the following except

In the beginning of middle childhood

Why might it be difficult to convince some families that having an overweight child negatively impacts their child's health?

What fine motor skill development can be expected during middle childhood?

Goals, Theories, and Methods

Heredity, Environment, and the Brain

Prenatal and Postnatal Health and Physical Development

Perceptual and Motor Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Language Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive and Language Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

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