Question 1

According to dynamic systems theory, once motor skills are originally organized, they do not change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem is he most likely to exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will be less able to grasp objects. 
B)  He will be less able to eat. 
C)  He will be less able to cling to his mother. 
D)  His eyes will not be well protected. 
A)  He will be less able to grasp objects. 
B)  He will be less able to eat. 
C)  He will be less able to cling to his mother. 
D)  His eyes will not be well protected.

Question 3

Three-week-old Toni is in a sleep state characterized by arm movements and grimaces. This would suggest that Toni is in _____ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  rapid-eye-movement 
B)  regular 
C)  non-REM 
D)  alert inactivity 
A)  rapid-eye-movement 
B)  regular 
C)  non-REM 
D)  alert inactivity

Question 4

Describe dendrite, axon, terminal button, neurotransmitter, myelin, and cell body. How are each involved in the communication of information in the brain?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe dendrite, axon, terminal button, neurotransmitter, myelin,...

Question 5

The _____ is a cell that specializes in receiving and transmitting information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is a cell that specializes...

Question 6

If Donna is a normal three-year-old, her definition of herself will consist largely of her

Accepted Answer

A)  beliefs. 
B)  feelings. 
C)  family. 
D)  possessions. 
A)  beliefs. 
B)  feelings. 
C)  family. 
D)  possessions.

Question 7

The neural plate ultimately forms the

Accepted Answer

A)  brain and spinal cord. 
B)  spinal cord and the nervous system. 
C)  nervous system and the skull. 
D)  skull and the brain. 
A)  brain and spinal cord. 
B)  spinal cord and the nervous system. 
C)  nervous system and the skull. 
D)  skull and the brain.

Question 8

Compare the Apgar and NBAS assessments of newborns. In what situations would each be most beneficial?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare the Apgar and NBAS assessments of...

Question 9

Cher offers her 10-day-old daughter, Chastity, a taste of some juice she is drinking. Based on the fact that Chastity makes a terrible face when she tastes the juice, you would suspect that it was

Accepted Answer

A)  cold. 
B)  sweet. 
C)  sour. 
D)  fruity. 
A)  cold. 
B)  sweet. 
C)  sour. 
D)  fruity.

Question 10

A(n) _____ cry begins with a sudden loud burst, which is followed by a long pause and a gasp.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ cry begins with a sudden...

Question 11

Prior to birth, all _____ layers of the major brain are formed.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  60 
C)  600 
D)  6,000 
A)  6 
B)  60 
C)  600 
D)  6,000

Question 12

Waking activity means that a baby is awake, calm, and attentive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Two-month-old Joanne is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Joanne is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  alert inactivity. 
B)  crying. 
C)  waking activity. 
D)  non-REM sleep. 
A)  alert inactivity. 
B)  crying. 
C)  waking activity. 
D)  non-REM sleep.

Question 14

Which is the best example of differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jimmy's legs have matured to the point where he is capable of walking. 
B)  Tommy learns how to grasp a spoon before he can successfully use it to eat. 
C)  Lisa combines reaching, grasping, and wrist rotation and successfully uses a spoon to eat. 
D)  Rebecca learns how to swim before she learns to walk. 
A)  Jimmy's legs have matured to the point where he is capable of walking. 
B)  Tommy learns how to grasp a spoon before he can successfully use it to eat. 
C)  Lisa combines reaching, grasping, and wrist rotation and successfully uses a spoon to eat. 
D)  Rebecca learns how to swim before she learns to walk.

Question 15

As a result of surgery, Graeme's left and right cerebral hemispheres are no longer connected. Which part of Graeme's brain was most likely the focus of the surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cerebral cortex 
B)  The dendrites 
C)  The frontal cortex 
D)  The corpus callosum 
A)  The cerebral cortex 
B)  The dendrites 
C)  The frontal cortex 
D)  The corpus callosum

Question 16

Intersensory _____ refers to information that is presented simultaneously to different sensory modes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intersensory _____ refers to information that is...

Question 17

Which best describes a basic cry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starts loudly and becomes less intense 
B)  Starts softly and becomes more intense 
C)  Starts loudly and continues loudly 
D)  Starts softly and continues softly 
A)  Starts loudly and becomes less intense 
B)  Starts softly and becomes more intense 
C)  Starts loudly and continues loudly 
D)  Starts softly and continues softly

Question 18

The fact that coarser objects are perceived as further away than more solid objects forms the basis of the concept of linear perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dr. Ramone is interested in studying how babies are different in terms of their behavior toward other people, how energetic they are, and how easily they are upset. It is most likely that Dr. Ramone is studying

Accepted Answer

A)  SIDS. 
B)  temperament. 
C)  theory of mind. 
D)  waking activity. 
A)  SIDS. 
B)  temperament. 
C)  theory of mind. 
D)  waking activity.

Question 20

Which is not an Apgar factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Size 
B)  Skin tone 
C)  Breathing 
D)  Muscle tone 
A)  Size 
B)  Skin tone 
C)  Breathing 
D)  Muscle tone

According to dynamic systems theory, once motor skills are originally organized, they do not change.

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem is he most likely to exhibit?

Three-week-old Toni is in a sleep state characterized by arm movements and grimaces. This would suggest that Toni is in _____ sleep.

Describe dendrite, axon, terminal button, neurotransmitter, myelin, and cell body. How are each involved in the communication of information in the brain?

The _____ is a cell that specializes in receiving and transmitting information.

If Donna is a normal three-year-old, her definition of herself will consist largely of her

The neural plate ultimately forms the

Compare the Apgar and NBAS assessments of newborns. In what situations would each be most beneficial?

Cher offers her 10-day-old daughter, Chastity, a taste of some juice she is drinking. Based on the fact that Chastity makes a terrible face when she tastes the juice, you would suspect that it was

A(n) _____ cry begins with a sudden loud burst, which is followed by a long pause and a gasp.

Prior to birth, all _____ layers of the major brain are formed.

Waking activity means that a baby is awake, calm, and attentive.

Two-month-old Joanne is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Joanne is exhibiting

Which is the best example of differentiation?

As a result of surgery, Graeme's left and right cerebral hemispheres are no longer connected. Which part of Graeme's brain was most likely the focus of the surgery?

Intersensory _____ refers to information that is presented simultaneously to different sensory modes.

Which best describes a basic cry?

The fact that coarser objects are perceived as further away than more solid objects forms the basis of the concept of linear perspective.

Dr. Ramone is interested in studying how babies are different in terms of their behavior toward other people, how energetic they are, and how easily they are upset. It is most likely that Dr. Ramone is studying

Which is not an Apgar factor?

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

According to dynamic systems theory, once motor skills are originally organized, they do not change.

Two-month-old Chucky does not exhibit the Moro reflex. What kind of problem is he most likely to exhibit?

Three-week-old Toni is in a sleep state characterized by arm movements and grimaces. This would suggest that Toni is in _____ sleep.

Describe dendrite, axon, terminal button, neurotransmitter, myelin, and cell body. How are each involved in the communication of information in the brain?

The _____ is a cell that specializes in receiving and transmitting information.

If Donna is a normal three-year-old, her definition of herself will consist largely of her

The neural plate ultimately forms the

Compare the Apgar and NBAS assessments of newborns. In what situations would each be most beneficial?

Cher offers her 10-day-old daughter, Chastity, a taste of some juice she is drinking. Based on the fact that Chastity makes a terrible face when she tastes the juice, you would suspect that it was

A(n) _____ cry begins with a sudden loud burst, which is followed by a long pause and a gasp.

Prior to birth, all _____ layers of the major brain are formed.

Waking activity means that a baby is awake, calm, and attentive.

Two-month-old Joanne is lying quietly with her eyes wide open and appears very interested in a toy dangling in front of her face. Joanne is exhibiting

Which is the best example of differentiation?

As a result of surgery, Graeme's left and right cerebral hemispheres are no longer connected. Which part of Graeme's brain was most likely the focus of the surgery?

Intersensory _____ refers to information that is presented simultaneously to different sensory modes.

Which best describes a basic cry?

The fact that coarser objects are perceived as further away than more solid objects forms the basis of the concept of linear perspective.

Dr. Ramone is interested in studying how babies are different in terms of their behavior toward other people, how energetic they are, and how easily they are upset. It is most likely that Dr. Ramone is studying

Which is not an Apgar factor?

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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