Question 1

Which of the following is a common sleep problem during middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  insomnia 
D)  sleep paralysis 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  narcolepsy 
C)  insomnia 
D)  sleep paralysis

Question 2

Joshua, an 8-year-old boy, has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. He has been undergoing therapy for the past few months. Joshua's psychologist has advised his parents to reward him whenever he is obedient and does what has been asked of him. This technique is most likely to be part of

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy. 
B)  play therapy. 
C)  art therapy. 
D)  behavior therapy. 
A)  drug therapy. 
B)  play therapy. 
C)  art therapy. 
D)  behavior therapy.

Question 3

Neurobiological deficits are likely to be important in determining whether a particular child with antisocial tendencies will become severely and chronically antisocial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the context of recess activities, boys

Accepted Answer

A)  prefer to play in cement or concrete surfaces rather than in natural areas. 
B)  play more physically active games than girls do. 
C)  favor games such as hopscotch and jump rope. 
D)  tend to engage in lower levels of rough-and-tumble play than girls do. 
A)  prefer to play in cement or concrete surfaces rather than in natural areas. 
B)  play more physically active games than girls do. 
C)  favor games such as hopscotch and jump rope. 
D)  tend to engage in lower levels of rough-and-tumble play than girls do.

Question 5

Which of the following refers to involuntary audible or silent repetition or prolongation of sounds or syllables?

Accepted Answer

A)  stuttering 
B)  apnea 
C)  echopraxia 
D)  asthma 
A)  stuttering 
B)  apnea 
C)  echopraxia 
D)  asthma

Question 6

According to Raznahan et al. (2011), overall, the volume of the cortex peaks in

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy to early childhood. 
B)  late adolescence to middle adulthood. 
C)  middle childhood. 
D)  late childhood to early adolescence. 
A)  infancy to early childhood. 
B)  late adolescence to middle adulthood. 
C)  middle childhood. 
D)  late childhood to early adolescence.

Question 7

As children grow older, pressures and opportunities for unhealthy eating decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Obesity has become a national crisis in the United States. Describe the lifestyle that seems to be causing this crisis.

Accepted Answer

As children grow older, pressures and op

Question 9

What is rough-and-tumble play? What are its adaptive benefits?

Accepted Answer

About 10 percent of schoolchildren's fre

Question 10

The parietal lobes of the brain deal with

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional expression. 
B)  language. 
C)  motor movements. 
D)  spatial understanding. 
A)  emotional expression. 
B)  language. 
C)  motor movements. 
D)  spatial understanding.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the risk of chronic medical conditions during middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children who have overweight mothers are at a higher risk of developing chronic medical conditions than other children are. 
B)  Caucasian children are at a higher risk of developing chronic medical conditions than black children are. 
C)  Boys are at a lower risk of developing chronic medical conditions than girls are. 
D)  Children who are of Hispanic origin are at a lower risk of developing chronic medical conditions than Asian American children are. 
A)  Children who have overweight mothers are at a higher risk of developing chronic medical conditions than other children are. 
B)  Caucasian children are at a higher risk of developing chronic medical conditions than black children are. 
C)  Boys are at a lower risk of developing chronic medical conditions than girls are. 
D)  Children who are of Hispanic origin are at a lower risk of developing chronic medical conditions than Asian American children are.

Question 12

Identify a true statement about gray matter in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is composed of closely packed neurons in the cerebral cortex. 
B)  It is made of glial cells, which provide support for neurons. 
C)  Its volume typically shows an S-shaped curve. 
D)  Its overall volume decreases prepuberty. 
A)  It is composed of closely packed neurons in the cerebral cortex. 
B)  It is made of glial cells, which provide support for neurons. 
C)  Its volume typically shows an S-shaped curve. 
D)  Its overall volume decreases prepuberty.

Question 13

Surgical removal of adenoids and tonsils in children with sleep-disordered breathing has been found to worsen neurobehavioral deficits and reduce quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a symptom of conduct disorder in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  vandalism 
B)  fear of social situations 
C)  extreme apathy 
D)  suicidal thoughts 
A)  vandalism 
B)  fear of social situations 
C)  extreme apathy 
D)  suicidal thoughts

Question 15

Primary teeth begin to fall out at about age 6 and are replaced by permanent teeth at a rate of about four teeth per year for the next 5 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following therapies seeks to change negative thoughts through gradual exposure, modeling, rewards, or positive self-talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive behavioral therapy 
B)  drug therapy 
C)  art therapy 
D)  psychoanalytic therapy 
A)  cognitive behavioral therapy 
B)  drug therapy 
C)  art therapy 
D)  psychoanalytic therapy

Question 17

Separation anxiety disorder involves excessive anxiety for at least ________ concerning separation from home or from attachment figures.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 weeks 
B)  6 months 
C)  4 weeks 
D)  9 months 
A)  8 weeks 
B)  6 months 
C)  4 weeks 
D)  9 months

Question 18

Matt was diagnosed with clinical depression a year ago. He is currently taking antidepressants. This indicates that he is undergoing

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior modification. 
B)  drug therapy. 
C)  psychotherapy. 
D)  cognitive therapy. 
A)  behavior modification. 
B)  drug therapy. 
C)  psychotherapy. 
D)  cognitive therapy.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of overweight children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obese boys typically have lower levels of cardiometabolic risk factors than obese girls. 
B)  Overweight children are five times less likely to be obese in adulthood than children who are not obese. 
C)  The risk for depression is higher for overweight children than for children who are not overweight. 
D)  The adverse health effects of being overweight for children are different from those faced by adults. 
A)  Obese boys typically have lower levels of cardiometabolic risk factors than obese girls. 
B)  Overweight children are five times less likely to be obese in adulthood than children who are not obese. 
C)  The risk for depression is higher for overweight children than for children who are not overweight. 
D)  The adverse health effects of being overweight for children are different from those faced by adults.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a severe form of insomnia. 
B)  Its primary symptom is resistance to going to bed. 
C)  It can be treated with continuous positive airway pressure therapy. 
D)  It is common during middle childhood because children are allowed to set their own bedtimes. 
A)  It is a severe form of insomnia. 
B)  Its primary symptom is resistance to going to bed. 
C)  It can be treated with continuous positive airway pressure therapy. 
D)  It is common during middle childhood because children are allowed to set their own bedtimes.

Which of the following is a common sleep problem during middle childhood?

Joshua, an 8-year-old boy, has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. He has been undergoing therapy for the past few months. Joshua's psychologist has advised his parents to reward him whenever he is obedient and does what has been asked of him. This technique is most likely to be part of

Neurobiological deficits are likely to be important in determining whether a particular child with antisocial tendencies will become severely and chronically antisocial.

In the context of recess activities, boys

Which of the following refers to involuntary audible or silent repetition or prolongation of sounds or syllables?

According to Raznahan et al. (2011), overall, the volume of the cortex peaks in

As children grow older, pressures and opportunities for unhealthy eating decrease.

Obesity has become a national crisis in the United States. Describe the lifestyle that seems to be causing this crisis.

What is rough-and-tumble play? What are its adaptive benefits?

The parietal lobes of the brain deal with

Which of the following is true of the risk of chronic medical conditions during middle childhood?

Identify a true statement about gray matter in the brain.

Surgical removal of adenoids and tonsils in children with sleep-disordered breathing has been found to worsen neurobehavioral deficits and reduce quality of life.

Which of the following is a symptom of conduct disorder in children?

Primary teeth begin to fall out at about age 6 and are replaced by permanent teeth at a rate of about four teeth per year for the next 5 years.

Which of the following therapies seeks to change negative thoughts through gradual exposure, modeling, rewards, or positive self-talk?

Separation anxiety disorder involves excessive anxiety for at least ________ concerning separation from home or from attachment figures.

Matt was diagnosed with clinical depression a year ago. He is currently taking antidepressants. This indicates that he is undergoing

Which of the following is true of overweight children?

Which of the following is true of obstructive sleep apnea?

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Exam 11: Physical Development and Health in Middle Childhood

Which of the following is a common sleep problem during middle childhood?

Joshua, an 8-year-old boy, has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. He has been undergoing therapy for the past few months. Joshua's psychologist has advised his parents to reward him whenever he is obedient and does what has been asked of him. This technique is most likely to be part of

Neurobiological deficits are likely to be important in determining whether a particular child with antisocial tendencies will become severely and chronically antisocial.

In the context of recess activities, boys

Which of the following refers to involuntary audible or silent repetition or prolongation of sounds or syllables?

According to Raznahan et al. (2011), overall, the volume of the cortex peaks in

As children grow older, pressures and opportunities for unhealthy eating decrease.

Obesity has become a national crisis in the United States. Describe the lifestyle that seems to be causing this crisis.

What is rough-and-tumble play? What are its adaptive benefits?

The parietal lobes of the brain deal with

Which of the following is true of the risk of chronic medical conditions during middle childhood?

Identify a true statement about gray matter in the brain.

Surgical removal of adenoids and tonsils in children with sleep-disordered breathing has been found to worsen neurobehavioral deficits and reduce quality of life.

Which of the following is a symptom of conduct disorder in children?

Primary teeth begin to fall out at about age 6 and are replaced by permanent teeth at a rate of about four teeth per year for the next 5 years.

Which of the following therapies seeks to change negative thoughts through gradual exposure, modeling, rewards, or positive self-talk?

Separation anxiety disorder involves excessive anxiety for at least ________ concerning separation from home or from attachment figures.

Matt was diagnosed with clinical depression a year ago. He is currently taking antidepressants. This indicates that he is undergoing

Which of the following is true of overweight children?

Which of the following is true of obstructive sleep apnea?

Introduction to Child Development

Conception, Environment, and Heredity

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn

Physical Development and Health: 0 to 3

Cognitive Development: 0 to 3

Psychosocial Development: 0 to 3

Physical Development and Health in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development and Health in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

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