Question 1

The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferation. 
B)  migration. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  myelinization. 
A)  proliferation. 
B)  migration. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  myelinization.

Question 2

The term secular trend refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  various child-rearing practices that are observed across cultures. 
B)  various child-rearing practices that are observed within a culture. 
C)  a consistent pattern of change that occurs over generations. 
D)  a consistent pattern of change that occurs in the developing individual. 
A)  various child-rearing practices that are observed across cultures. 
B)  various child-rearing practices that are observed within a culture. 
C)  a consistent pattern of change that occurs over generations. 
D)  a consistent pattern of change that occurs in the developing individual.

Question 3

What is failure to thrive?

Accepted Answer

Falseailure to thrive is a label applied

Question 4

Research,particularly a study in Kenya,strongly indicates genetic factors as contributing to cultural differences in motor development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In most human adults,the sensory input and motor responses on the left side of the body are processed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  left hemisphere. 
B)  right hemisphere. 
C)  midbrain. 
D)  left and right hemispheres. 
A)  left hemisphere. 
B)  right hemisphere. 
C)  midbrain. 
D)  left and right hemispheres.

Question 6

Though many factors could contribute to the cultural differences in motor development,a very likely cause lies among cultural differences in

Accepted Answer

A)  child-rearing practices. 
B)  communication. 
C)  paternal involvement. 
D)  cognitive processing. 
A)  child-rearing practices. 
B)  communication. 
C)  paternal involvement. 
D)  cognitive processing.

Question 7

Lack of opportunity to engage in physical activity has little effect on reaching developmental motor milestones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Jimmy,a preschooler,is most likely to be interested in activities that

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise his ability to think. 
B)  exercise his social skills. 
C)  allow him quiet time by himself. 
D)  exercise his larger muscle groups. 
A)  exercise his ability to think. 
B)  exercise his social skills. 
C)  allow him quiet time by himself. 
D)  exercise his larger muscle groups.

Question 9

About 26 percent of adolescents get less than ________ hours of sleep a night.

Accepted Answer

A)  5.5 
B)  6.5 
C)  7.5 
D)  8.5 
A)  5.5 
B)  6.5 
C)  7.5 
D)  8.5

Question 10

One of the strongest arguments in support of a genetic or maturational basis for the development of motor skills is

Accepted Answer

A)  their tendency to be displayed at predictable times and in similar ways in normal children. 
B)  the fact that children tend to engage in the same sporting and physical activities as their parents. 
C)  that siblings are no more similar in their motor achievements than are unrelated people. 
D)  physically disabled children do not attain the same motor milestones as normal children. 
A)  their tendency to be displayed at predictable times and in similar ways in normal children. 
B)  the fact that children tend to engage in the same sporting and physical activities as their parents. 
C)  that siblings are no more similar in their motor achievements than are unrelated people. 
D)  physically disabled children do not attain the same motor milestones as normal children.

Question 11

As the weeks pass,infants usually sleep ________ often but for ________ periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  more;shorter 
B)  more;longer 
C)  less;shorter 
D)  less;longer 
A)  more;shorter 
B)  more;longer 
C)  less;shorter 
D)  less;longer

Question 12

________ are chemicals produced by various glands that are secreted directly into the bloodstream where they can circulate to influence cells in other locations of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurotransmitters 
B)  Hormones 
C)  Hypothalamines 
D)  Somatomedins 
A)  Neurotransmitters 
B)  Hormones 
C)  Hypothalamines 
D)  Somatomedins

Question 13

Research on trends in average height during the twentieth century shows that height in the Western European population has increased gradually overall.However,there were periods of population decline,such as during World War I and World War II,when food was scarce.These data suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrition can affect height development. 
B)  genetics plays no role in height development. 
C)  genetics plays a large role in height development. 
D)  hormones are responsible for height development. 
A)  nutrition can affect height development. 
B)  genetics plays no role in height development. 
C)  genetics plays a large role in height development. 
D)  hormones are responsible for height development.

Question 14

What is plasticity,and when does it begin to decline?

Accepted Answer

Plasticity is the limited ability of reg

Question 15

Experience plays a role in the selection,maintenance,and strengthening of connections among many neurons.Thus,experience is important during the process of neuronal

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferation. 
B)  migration. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  myelinization. 
A)  proliferation. 
B)  migration. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  myelinization.

Question 16

What are examples of primitive and postural reflexes? What are their roles in development?

Accepted Answer

Primitive reflexes include breathing,swa

Question 17

Four-year-old Marta has suffered brain damage in the area responsible for speech production.Due to her age,Marta

Accepted Answer

A)  is not likely to regain the ability to talk,due to the fragile nature of her young brain. 
B)  will have difficulty understanding speech,despite her ability to talk. 
C)  will have auditory impairment as well as speech impairment because both functions involve the same neuronal pathways. 
D)  should be able to recover her speech ability because neurons in other areas of the cortex are likely to take over speech functions. 
A)  is not likely to regain the ability to talk,due to the fragile nature of her young brain. 
B)  will have difficulty understanding speech,despite her ability to talk. 
C)  will have auditory impairment as well as speech impairment because both functions involve the same neuronal pathways. 
D)  should be able to recover her speech ability because neurons in other areas of the cortex are likely to take over speech functions.

Question 18

The decrease in growth rate that occurs after some period of accelerated growth caused by a hormonal or congenital factor is called

Accepted Answer

A)  catch-up growth. 
B)  SIDS. 
C)  lagging-down growth. 
D)  cephalocaudal growth. 
A)  catch-up growth. 
B)  SIDS. 
C)  lagging-down growth. 
D)  cephalocaudal growth.

Question 19

Synaptic pruning occurs from about eight months to the late teens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The process by which neurons increase in size,complexity,and functioning is called neuronal

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferation. 
B)  migration. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  myelinization. 
A)  proliferation. 
B)  migration. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  myelinization.

The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal

The term secular trend refers to

What is failure to thrive?

Research,particularly a study in Kenya,strongly indicates genetic factors as contributing to cultural differences in motor development.

In most human adults,the sensory input and motor responses on the left side of the body are processed by the

Though many factors could contribute to the cultural differences in motor development,a very likely cause lies among cultural differences in

Lack of opportunity to engage in physical activity has little effect on reaching developmental motor milestones.

Jimmy,a preschooler,is most likely to be interested in activities that

About 26 percent of adolescents get less than ________ hours of sleep a night.

One of the strongest arguments in support of a genetic or maturational basis for the development of motor skills is

As the weeks pass,infants usually sleep often but for periods of time.

________ are chemicals produced by various glands that are secreted directly into the bloodstream where they can circulate to influence cells in other locations of the body.

Research on trends in average height during the twentieth century shows that height in the Western European population has increased gradually overall.However,there were periods of population decline,such as during World War I and World War II,when food was scarce.These data suggest that

What is plasticity,and when does it begin to decline?

Experience plays a role in the selection,maintenance,and strengthening of connections among many neurons.Thus,experience is important during the process of neuronal

What are examples of primitive and postural reflexes? What are their roles in development?

Four-year-old Marta has suffered brain damage in the area responsible for speech production.Due to her age,Marta

The decrease in growth rate that occurs after some period of accelerated growth caused by a hormonal or congenital factor is called

Synaptic pruning occurs from about eight months to the late teens.

The process by which neurons increase in size,complexity,and functioning is called neuronal

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Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

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Language

Cognition

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Exam 5: Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

The process by which neurons increase in number is called neuronal

The term secular trend refers to

What is failure to thrive?

Research,particularly a study in Kenya,strongly indicates genetic factors as contributing to cultural differences in motor development.

In most human adults,the sensory input and motor responses on the left side of the body are processed by the

Though many factors could contribute to the cultural differences in motor development,a very likely cause lies among cultural differences in

Lack of opportunity to engage in physical activity has little effect on reaching developmental motor milestones.

Jimmy,a preschooler,is most likely to be interested in activities that

About 26 percent of adolescents get less than ________ hours of sleep a night.

One of the strongest arguments in support of a genetic or maturational basis for the development of motor skills is

As the weeks pass,infants usually sleep ________ often but for ________ periods of time.

________ are chemicals produced by various glands that are secreted directly into the bloodstream where they can circulate to influence cells in other locations of the body.

Research on trends in average height during the twentieth century shows that height in the Western European population has increased gradually overall.However,there were periods of population decline,such as during World War I and World War II,when food was scarce.These data suggest that

What is plasticity,and when does it begin to decline?

Experience plays a role in the selection,maintenance,and strengthening of connections among many neurons.Thus,experience is important during the process of neuronal

What are examples of primitive and postural reflexes? What are their roles in development?

Four-year-old Marta has suffered brain damage in the area responsible for speech production.Due to her age,Marta

The decrease in growth rate that occurs after some period of accelerated growth caused by a hormonal or congenital factor is called

Synaptic pruning occurs from about eight months to the late teens.

The process by which neurons increase in size,complexity,and functioning is called neuronal

Themes and Theories

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

The Prenatal Period and Birth

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Achievement

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters

As the weeks pass,infants usually sleep often but for periods of time.