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

Which is least associated with the frontal cortex?

The fact that American-raised Hogan's exposure to the German language while in World War II impacted his brain organization is best explained by

Yvette is a malnourished child. If her parents are typical, they will probably

Which is considered a pictorial cue to depth?

Which is not an aspect of regular (non-REM) sleep?

If you were going to check for the Babinski reflex in a newborn, which part of the newborn's body would you be observing?

Transmitter is to receiver as

Which statement regarding the study on facial recognition by showing participants faces of adults from various groups (i.e. African, Asian, and European descent) is most accurate?

If asked to identify a kinetic cue to depth, you should say,

At its peak, the brain forms neurons at the rate of around 4,000 per

Siroun is informed that both of her one-year-old twin daughters are of "normal" weight. She is then informed that one weighs 16 pounds and the other weighs 26 pounds. How is this possible?

To locomote is to

Caleb is four months old. If he is like others his age, when he grasps a rattle, he will grasp it with

Dr. Acuity is studying the sensing of color by researching the structure and development of cones. Where does she need to look to find these structures?

If a baby is breast-fed, it is more likely to

While doing a study of temperament, Dr. Chernahoy is studying how long toddlers can play with some building toys without being distracted. What dimension of temperament is Dr. Chernahoy most likely assessing?

Which statement regarding temperament is False?

Which phenomenon is the best argument against the notion that the organization of the brain is predetermined genetically?

How would you respond to a telephone operator who claims that her eight-month-old fetus gets excited every time she says, "What city please?"

Which best describes the impact of myelin on a neuron?