Question 1

Cross-cultural research shows that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  instruction in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan is less challenging than instruction in the United States 
B)  Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese parents and teachers regard native ability as key to academic success 
C)  Asian children, influenced by interdependent values, typically view striving to achieve as a moral obligation 
D)  unlike Finland, students in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan do not receive a nationally mandated curriculum 
A)  instruction in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan is less challenging than instruction in the United States 
B)  Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese parents and teachers regard native ability as key to academic success 
C)  Asian children, influenced by interdependent values, typically view striving to achieve as a moral obligation 
D)  unlike Finland, students in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan do not receive a nationally mandated curriculum

Question 2

Madison is strong in executive function, strategic thinking, knowledge acquisition, and cognitive self-regulation. According to Sternberg's theory, Madison is high in __________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  analytical 
B)  creative 
C)  practical 
D)  emotional 
A)  analytical 
B)  creative 
C)  practical 
D)  emotional

Question 3

Which statement about the impact of culture and schooling on concrete operational thought is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children with no formal schooling master Piagetian tasks only as adults. 
B)  When children of the same age are tested, those who have been in school longer score lower on transitive inference problems. 
C)  Brain development combined with experience lead children everywhere to reach the concrete operational stage at about the same time. 
D)  Evidence indicates that specific cultural and school practices have much to do with mastery of Piagetian tasks. 
A)  Children with no formal schooling master Piagetian tasks only as adults. 
B)  When children of the same age are tested, those who have been in school longer score lower on transitive inference problems. 
C)  Brain development combined with experience lead children everywhere to reach the concrete operational stage at about the same time. 
D)  Evidence indicates that specific cultural and school practices have much to do with mastery of Piagetian tasks.

Question 4

Which of the following is Tord most likely to experience in his classroom in Finland?

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasis on native ability as key to academic success 
B)  teachers who are not as well-paid as U.S. teachers 
C)  SES variations in achievement due to a recent influx of immigrants 
D)  a nationally mandated curriculum aimed at cultivating creativity 
A)  emphasis on native ability as key to academic success 
B)  teachers who are not as well-paid as U.S. teachers 
C)  SES variations in achievement due to a recent influx of immigrants 
D)  a nationally mandated curriculum aimed at cultivating creativity

Question 5

Children who are expert in an area __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are usually highly motivated 
B)  do not find memory strategies useful 
C)  acquire new information at a slow and steady pace 
D)  rarely ask how previously stored information can clarify new material 
A)  are usually highly motivated 
B)  do not find memory strategies useful 
C)  acquire new information at a slow and steady pace 
D)  rarely ask how previously stored information can clarify new material

Question 6

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually a lifelong disorder 
B)  does not respond to drug treatment 
C)  is most effectively treated by medication alone 
D)  has little to no impact on the affected child's family 
A)  is usually a lifelong disorder 
B)  does not respond to drug treatment 
C)  is most effectively treated by medication alone 
D)  has little to no impact on the affected child's family

Question 7

With regard to teaching mathematics, most experts agree that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a blend of drill in computing and "number sense" is most beneficial 
B)  complex skills can be learned only by drill in computation and rote memorization 
C)  reasoning about number concepts should replace drill in computation in elementary school 
D)  children need to retrieve mathematical answers automatically and should be exclusively taught by rote 
A)  a blend of drill in computing and "number sense" is most beneficial 
B)  complex skills can be learned only by drill in computation and rote memorization 
C)  reasoning about number concepts should replace drill in computation in elementary school 
D)  children need to retrieve mathematical answers automatically and should be exclusively taught by rote

Question 8

Dramatic generational IQ gains are greatest on tests of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal comprehension 
B)  quantitative reasoning 
C)  fluid reasoning 
D)  spatial reasoning 
A)  verbal comprehension 
B)  quantitative reasoning 
C)  fluid reasoning 
D)  spatial reasoning

Question 9

Children of bilingual parents who teach them both languages in infancy and early childhood __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  generally take five to seven years to attain speaking and writing skills on par with those of monolingual agemates 
B)  attain language milestones in both languages far later than monolingual agemates 
C)  have a much smaller and less sophisticated vocabulary than monolingual children 
D)  separate the language systems early on and attain early language milestones according to a typical timetable 
A)  generally take five to seven years to attain speaking and writing skills on par with those of monolingual agemates 
B)  attain language milestones in both languages far later than monolingual agemates 
C)  have a much smaller and less sophisticated vocabulary than monolingual children 
D)  separate the language systems early on and attain early language milestones according to a typical timetable

Question 10

Educators who advocate a phonics approach argue that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reading should be taught in a way that parallels natural language learning 
B)  from the beginning, children should be exposed to text in its complete form 
C)  children should first learn the basic rules for translating written symbols into sounds 
D)  as long as reading is kept meaningful, children will be motivated to discover the skills they need 
A)  reading should be taught in a way that parallels natural language learning 
B)  from the beginning, children should be exposed to text in its complete form 
C)  children should first learn the basic rules for translating written symbols into sounds 
D)  as long as reading is kept meaningful, children will be motivated to discover the skills they need

Question 11

In Enrique's fourth-grade class, the teacher asks the children to attend to their own breathing or to manipulate an object held behind their backs while noticing how it feels. Enrique's teacher is using __________ training to promote children's __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  elaboration; working memory 
B)  organization; flexible shifting 
C)  mindfulness; executive function 
D)  theory of the mind; metacognition 
A)  elaboration; working memory 
B)  organization; flexible shifting 
C)  mindfulness; executive function 
D)  theory of the mind; metacognition

Question 12

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of successful intelligence, intelligent behavior involves balancing __________ intelligences.

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic, emotional, and practical 
B)  spatial, kinesthetic, and interpersonal 
C)  creative, intrapersonal, and emotional 
D)  analytical, creative, and practical 
A)  linguistic, emotional, and practical 
B)  spatial, kinesthetic, and interpersonal 
C)  creative, intrapersonal, and emotional 
D)  analytical, creative, and practical

Question 13

Which statement about planning is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Six- and seven-year-olds can project ahead, predicting how early steps in their plan will affect success at later steps. 
B)  Planning on multistep tasks declines over the school years. 
C)  The demands of school tasks contribute to declines in school-age children's planning. 
D)  Children learn much about planning from collaborating with more expert planners. 
A)  Six- and seven-year-olds can project ahead, predicting how early steps in their plan will affect success at later steps. 
B)  Planning on multistep tasks declines over the school years. 
C)  The demands of school tasks contribute to declines in school-age children's planning. 
D)  Children learn much about planning from collaborating with more expert planners.

Question 14

Which elementary classroom shows signs of high-quality education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classroom A, where parents are invited to visit by appointment only 
B)  Classroom B, where students work independently throughout the school day 
C)  Classroom C, where teachers use written observations to individualize instruction 
D)  Classroom D, where curricular subjects are segregated, so children develop strengths 
A)  Classroom A, where parents are invited to visit by appointment only 
B)  Classroom B, where students work independently throughout the school day 
C)  Classroom C, where teachers use written observations to individualize instruction 
D)  Classroom D, where curricular subjects are segregated, so children develop strengths

Question 15

A body mass index (BMI) above the __________ percentile for a child's age and sex is considered overweight, a BMI above the __________ percentile obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  50th; 75th 
B)  75th; 85th 
C)  75th; 95th 
D)  85th; 95th 
A)  50th; 75th 
B)  75th; 85th 
C)  75th; 95th 
D)  85th; 95th

Question 16

At present in the United States, public opinion and educational practice favor __________ for dual language learners.

Accepted Answer

A)  bilingual classroom instruction 
B)  English-only instruction 
C)  instruction in the home language only 
D)  trilingual classroom instruction 
A)  bilingual classroom instruction 
B)  English-only instruction 
C)  instruction in the home language only 
D)  trilingual classroom instruction

Question 17

To help himself learn the words dog and hat, Roman generated a mental image of a dog wearing a hat. Which memory strategy did Roman use?

Accepted Answer

A)  elaboration 
B)  organization 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  taxonomical grouping 
A)  elaboration 
B)  organization 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  taxonomical grouping

Question 18

Parents who patiently point out important features of a task and suggest strategies have children who __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more often passively approach new tasks 
B)  less often use cognitive self-regulation skills 
C)  more often monitor their own performance 
D)  less often discuss ways to approach problems 
A)  more often passively approach new tasks 
B)  less often use cognitive self-regulation skills 
C)  more often monitor their own performance 
D)  less often discuss ways to approach problems

Question 19

__________ play(s) a larger role in accounting for boys' gross-motor superiority.

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys' greater muscle mass 
B)  Social experiences 
C)  Girls' higher fat-to-muscle ratio 
D)  Girls' lack of coordination 
A)  Boys' greater muscle mass 
B)  Social experiences 
C)  Girls' higher fat-to-muscle ratio 
D)  Girls' lack of coordination

Question 20

On the basis of twin studies and other kinship evidence, researchers estimate that about __________ of the differences in IQ among children can be traced to their genetic makeup.

Accepted Answer

A)  a quarter 
B)  a third 
C)  half 
D)  two-thirds 
A)  a quarter 
B)  a third 
C)  half 
D)  two-thirds

Cross-cultural research shows that __________.

Madison is strong in executive function, strategic thinking, knowledge acquisition, and cognitive self-regulation. According to Sternberg's theory, Madison is high in __________ intelligence.

Which statement about the impact of culture and schooling on concrete operational thought is accurate?

Which of the following is Tord most likely to experience in his classroom in Finland?

Children who are expert in an area __________.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) __________.

With regard to teaching mathematics, most experts agree that __________.

Dramatic generational IQ gains are greatest on tests of __________.

Children of bilingual parents who teach them both languages in infancy and early childhood __________.

Educators who advocate a phonics approach argue that __________.

In Enrique's fourth-grade class, the teacher asks the children to attend to their own breathing or to manipulate an object held behind their backs while noticing how it feels. Enrique's teacher is using training to promote children's .

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of successful intelligence, intelligent behavior involves balancing __________ intelligences.

Which statement about planning is true?

Which elementary classroom shows signs of high-quality education?

A body mass index (BMI) above the percentile for a child's age and sex is considered overweight, a BMI above the percentile obese.

At present in the United States, public opinion and educational practice favor __________ for dual language learners.

To help himself learn the words dog and hat, Roman generated a mental image of a dog wearing a hat. Which memory strategy did Roman use?

Parents who patiently point out important features of a task and suggest strategies have children who __________.

__________ play(s) a larger role in accounting for boys' gross-motor superiority.

On the basis of twin studies and other kinship evidence, researchers estimate that about __________ of the differences in IQ among children can be traced to their genetic makeup.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Cross-cultural research shows that __________.

Madison is strong in executive function, strategic thinking, knowledge acquisition, and cognitive self-regulation. According to Sternberg's theory, Madison is high in __________ intelligence.

Which statement about the impact of culture and schooling on concrete operational thought is accurate?

Which of the following is Tord most likely to experience in his classroom in Finland?

Children who are expert in an area __________.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) __________.

With regard to teaching mathematics, most experts agree that __________.

Dramatic generational IQ gains are greatest on tests of __________.

Children of bilingual parents who teach them both languages in infancy and early childhood __________.

Educators who advocate a phonics approach argue that __________.

In Enrique's fourth-grade class, the teacher asks the children to attend to their own breathing or to manipulate an object held behind their backs while noticing how it feels. Enrique's teacher is using __________ training to promote children's __________.

In Sternberg's triarchic theory of successful intelligence, intelligent behavior involves balancing __________ intelligences.

Which statement about planning is true?

Which elementary classroom shows signs of high-quality education?

A body mass index (BMI) above the __________ percentile for a child's age and sex is considered overweight, a BMI above the __________ percentile obese.

At present in the United States, public opinion and educational practice favor __________ for dual language learners.

To help himself learn the words dog and hat, Roman generated a mental image of a dog wearing a hat. Which memory strategy did Roman use?

Parents who patiently point out important features of a task and suggest strategies have children who __________.

__________ play(s) a larger role in accounting for boys' gross-motor superiority.

On the basis of twin studies and other kinship evidence, researchers estimate that about __________ of the differences in IQ among children can be traced to their genetic makeup.

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Emotional and Social Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

Filters

In Enrique's fourth-grade class, the teacher asks the children to attend to their own breathing or to manipulate an object held behind their backs while noticing how it feels. Enrique's teacher is using training to promote children's .

A body mass index (BMI) above the percentile for a child's age and sex is considered overweight, a BMI above the percentile obese.