Question 1

Parker is a typical seven-month-old. In terms of locomotion, the best he is able to do is to

Accepted Answer

A)  creep. 
B)  walk. 
C)  sit alone. 
D)  roll from back to front. 
A)  creep. 
B)  walk. 
C)  sit alone. 
D)  roll from back to front.

Question 2

The mastery of the component skills needed to walk is referred to as involving _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mastery of the component skills needed...

Question 3

Synaptic pruning significantly increases the number of neural connections in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  panic, as this may indicate that her child is in a life-threatening state. 
B)  be somewhat concerned, as this score would indicate at least some minor distress. 
C)  be very happy, as a 3 is the top score on this test. 
D)  be confused, as Apgar scores must fall between -1.0 and +1.0. 
A)  panic, as this may indicate that her child is in a life-threatening state. 
B)  be somewhat concerned, as this score would indicate at least some minor distress. 
C)  be very happy, as a 3 is the top score on this test. 
D)  be confused, as Apgar scores must fall between -1.0 and +1.0.

Question 5

The debate between bottle-feeding and breast-feeding has raged for decades. Describe the advantages and disadvantage of each of the options.

Accepted Answer

The debate between bottle-feeding and br

Question 6

Where are neurotransmitters stored until they are released?

Accepted Answer

A)  Terminal buttons 
B)  Cell bodies 
C)  Myelin 
D)  The neural plate 
A)  Terminal buttons 
B)  Cell bodies 
C)  Myelin 
D)  The neural plate

Question 7

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their

Accepted Answer

A)  intensity. 
B)  sudden onset. 
C)  time of occurrence. 
D)  relationship to REM. 
A)  intensity. 
B)  sudden onset. 
C)  time of occurrence. 
D)  relationship to REM.

Question 8

Dr. Moreau is planning a demonstration on infant visual perception for her developmental psychology class. In order to demonstrate the sharpness of an infant's vision at 20 feet, Dr. Moreau should have students look at an object about ____ feet away.

Accepted Answer

A)  200-400 
B)  100-150 
C)  40-50 
D)  15-20 
A)  200-400 
B)  100-150 
C)  40-50 
D)  15-20

Question 9

Encouraging parents to have newborns sleep on their backs has lead to a significant reduction in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marcie sings the same lullaby to her infant son every night because she believes he has learned to recognize it. Does recent research support her claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  No. Her son may recognize her voice but not a particular song. 
B)  No. Research indicates he would not recognize Marcie's voice or the song she's singing. 
C)  Yes. Her son would be able to recognize a particular lullaby. 
D)  Yes. But only if her child is genetically predisposed to excel in music. 
A)  No. Her son may recognize her voice but not a particular song. 
B)  No. Research indicates he would not recognize Marcie's voice or the song she's singing. 
C)  Yes. Her son would be able to recognize a particular lullaby. 
D)  Yes. But only if her child is genetically predisposed to excel in music.

Question 11

A child with high effortful control is able to maintain focus and is less distractible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these is not an example of a newborn reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking 
B)  Stepping 
C)  Rooting 
D)  Withdrawal 
A)  Thinking 
B)  Stepping 
C)  Rooting 
D)  Withdrawal

Question 13

At about the age of four, children begin to realize that a person's actions are often connected to the thoughts that he or she has. What kind of study is often used to determine when children grasp this concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intersensory redundancy studies 
B)  Synaptic pruning studies 
C)  Dynamic systems theory studies 
D)  False-belief studies 
A)  Intersensory redundancy studies 
B)  Synaptic pruning studies 
C)  Dynamic systems theory studies 
D)  False-belief studies

Parker is a typical seven-month-old. In terms of locomotion, the best he is able to do is to

The mastery of the component skills needed to walk is referred to as involving _____.

Synaptic pruning significantly increases the number of neural connections in the brain.

Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely

The debate between bottle-feeding and breast-feeding has raged for decades. Describe the advantages and disadvantage of each of the options.

Where are neurotransmitters stored until they are released?

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their

Dr. Moreau is planning a demonstration on infant visual perception for her developmental psychology class. In order to demonstrate the sharpness of an infant's vision at 20 feet, Dr. Moreau should have students look at an object about ____ feet away.

Encouraging parents to have newborns sleep on their backs has lead to a significant reduction in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome.

Marcie sings the same lullaby to her infant son every night because she believes he has learned to recognize it. Does recent research support her claim?

A child with high effortful control is able to maintain focus and is less distractible.

Which of these is not an example of a newborn reflex?

At about the age of four, children begin to realize that a person's actions are often connected to the thoughts that he or she has. What kind of study is often used to determine when children grasp this concept?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Exam 3: Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

Parker is a typical seven-month-old. In terms of locomotion, the best he is able to do is to

The mastery of the component skills needed to walk is referred to as involving _____.

Synaptic pruning significantly increases the number of neural connections in the brain.

Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely

The debate between bottle-feeding and breast-feeding has raged for decades. Describe the advantages and disadvantage of each of the options.

Where are neurotransmitters stored until they are released?

Pain cries can usually be differentiated from basic or mad cries by their

Dr. Moreau is planning a demonstration on infant visual perception for her developmental psychology class. In order to demonstrate the sharpness of an infant's vision at 20 feet, Dr. Moreau should have students look at an object about ____ feet away.

Encouraging parents to have newborns sleep on their backs has lead to a significant reduction in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome.

Marcie sings the same lullaby to her infant son every night because she believes he has learned to recognize it. Does recent research support her claim?

A child with high effortful control is able to maintain focus and is less distractible.

Which of these is not an example of a newborn reflex?

At about the age of four, children begin to realize that a person's actions are often connected to the thoughts that he or she has. What kind of study is often used to determine when children grasp this concept?

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development

Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

Making It in Midlife: The Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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