Question 1

During infancy,__________.These sex differences will __________ during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A)  boys are slightly shorter and lighter than girls; disappear 
B)  girls are slightly taller and heavier than boys; reverse 
C)  girls are slightly shorter and lighter than boys; be greatly magnified 
D)  boys are slightly shorter and lighter than girls; be greatly magnified 
A)  boys are slightly shorter and lighter than girls; disappear 
B)  girls are slightly taller and heavier than boys; reverse 
C)  girls are slightly shorter and lighter than boys; be greatly magnified 
D)  boys are slightly shorter and lighter than girls; be greatly magnified

Question 2

Stimulation in Hillary's brain resulted in a massive overabundance of synapses,many of which served identical functions.Neurons that were seldom stimulated lost their synapses in a process called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  myelination 
B)  synaptic pruning 
C)  neuroimaging 
D)  neurotransmission 
A)  myelination 
B)  synaptic pruning 
C)  neuroimaging 
D)  neurotransmission

Question 3

When brain damage occurs to the __________,recovery is limited.

Accepted Answer

A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  temporal lobe 
D)  parietal lobe 
A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  temporal lobe 
D)  parietal lobe

Question 4

The best estimate of a child's physical maturity is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological age 
B)  skeletal age 
C)  birth weight 
D)  arm span 
A)  chronological age 
B)  skeletal age 
C)  birth weight 
D)  arm span

Question 5

Which statement about imitation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newborn chimpanzees imitate more facial expressions and gestures than human infants, and their imitative behavior does not decline. 
B)  Imitation is harder to induce in newborns than in babies 2 to 3 months old because newborns cannot learn by observing others. 
C)  Babies several months old often do not imitate an adult's behavior right away because they first try to play familiar social games. 
D)  Unlike newborn chimpanzees, newborn humans cannot imitate certain gestures, such as head and index-finger movements. 
A)  Newborn chimpanzees imitate more facial expressions and gestures than human infants, and their imitative behavior does not decline. 
B)  Imitation is harder to induce in newborns than in babies 2 to 3 months old because newborns cannot learn by observing others. 
C)  Babies several months old often do not imitate an adult's behavior right away because they first try to play familiar social games. 
D)  Unlike newborn chimpanzees, newborn humans cannot imitate certain gestures, such as head and index-finger movements.

Question 6

__________ make(s)classical conditioning possible in the young infant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Newborn reflexes 
B)  A novelty preference 
C)  Observational learning 
D)  Habituation 
A)  Newborn reflexes 
B)  A novelty preference 
C)  Observational learning 
D)  Habituation

Question 7

Explain intermodal perception and its importance to perceptual development.

Accepted Answer

Intermodal perception is a fundamental c

Question 8

The more rapidly 10-month-olds detect words within the speech stream,the __________ at age 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  clearer their speech 
B)  larger their vocabulary 
C)  lower their IQ 
D)  smaller their cerebral cortex 
A)  clearer their speech 
B)  larger their vocabulary 
C)  lower their IQ 
D)  smaller their cerebral cortex

Question 9

Terry and Ahmad plan to adopt 3-year-old Oleg,who has been living in an orphanage since birth.Terry and Ahmad should know that early,prolonged institutionalization __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fosters resilience in later childhood and adolescence 
B)  increases the brain's capacity to manage stress 
C)  leads to a decrease in size and activity in the cerebral cortex 
D)  has little impact on intellectual development 
A)  fosters resilience in later childhood and adolescence 
B)  increases the brain's capacity to manage stress 
C)  leads to a decrease in size and activity in the cerebral cortex 
D)  has little impact on intellectual development

Question 10

The prefrontal cortex __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the cortical region that develops first 
B)  is responsible for controlling body movement 
C)  functions at an adult level of synaptic connections from birth 
D)  undergoes especially rapid growth during the preschool and school years 
A)  is the cortical region that develops first 
B)  is responsible for controlling body movement 
C)  functions at an adult level of synaptic connections from birth 
D)  undergoes especially rapid growth during the preschool and school years

Question 11

When the diets of severely malnourished children improve,they __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  continue to undereat 
B)  rarely have lasting damage 
C)  rarely show catch-up growth 
D)  tend to gain excessive weight 
A)  continue to undereat 
B)  rarely have lasting damage 
C)  rarely show catch-up growth 
D)  tend to gain excessive weight

During infancy,.These sex differences will during adolescence.

Stimulation in Hillary's brain resulted in a massive overabundance of synapses,many of which served identical functions.Neurons that were seldom stimulated lost their synapses in a process called __________.

When brain damage occurs to the __________,recovery is limited.

The best estimate of a child's physical maturity is __________.

Which statement about imitation is true?

__________ make(s)classical conditioning possible in the young infant.

Explain intermodal perception and its importance to perceptual development.

The more rapidly 10-month-olds detect words within the speech stream,the __________ at age 2 years.

Terry and Ahmad plan to adopt 3-year-old Oleg,who has been living in an orphanage since birth.Terry and Ahmad should know that early,prolonged institutionalization __________.

The prefrontal cortex __________.

When the diets of severely malnourished children improve,they __________.

History, theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, birth, and the Newborn Baby

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

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle 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 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

During infancy,__________.These sex differences will __________ during adolescence.

Stimulation in Hillary's brain resulted in a massive overabundance of synapses,many of which served identical functions.Neurons that were seldom stimulated lost their synapses in a process called __________.

When brain damage occurs to the __________,recovery is limited.

The best estimate of a child's physical maturity is __________.

Which statement about imitation is true?

__________ make(s)classical conditioning possible in the young infant.

Explain intermodal perception and its importance to perceptual development.

The more rapidly 10-month-olds detect words within the speech stream,the __________ at age 2 years.

Terry and Ahmad plan to adopt 3-year-old Oleg,who has been living in an orphanage since birth.Terry and Ahmad should know that early,prolonged institutionalization __________.

The prefrontal cortex __________.

When the diets of severely malnourished children improve,they __________.

History, theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Prenatal Development, birth, and the Newborn Baby

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

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle 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

During infancy,.These sex differences will during adolescence.