Question 1

Trevor is almost 36 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds; he is probably __________ years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 2

Define lateralization, and describe how the two hemispheres of the brain differ.

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 3

According to psychologist Emmy Werner, resilient children tend to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  affectionate and easygoing 
B)  socially unpleasant 
C)  less outgoing 
D)  dependent 
A)  affectionate and easygoing 
B)  socially unpleasant 
C)  less outgoing 
D)  dependent

Question 4

Anna's parents are concerned because their daughter accidentally drank water tainted with lead. Based on the research on lead poisoning, they are that their daughter will develop __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperactivity 
B)  AIDS 
C)  a minor cold 
D)  leukemia 
A)  hyperactivity 
B)  AIDS 
C)  a minor cold 
D)  leukemia

Question 5

For the majority of individuals, the right hemisphere is responsible for an individual's ability to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  draw 
B)  read 
C)  speak 
D)  reason 
A)  draw 
B)  read 
C)  speak 
D)  reason

Question 6

On average, 6-year-old children weigh about __________ pounds and stand __________ inches tall.

Accepted Answer

A)  36; 36 
B)  40; 40 
C)  46; 46 
D)  50; 50 
A)  36; 36 
B)  40; 40 
C)  46; 46 
D)  50; 50

Question 7

The __________ is involved in the regulation of memory and emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  corpus callosum 
B)  limbic system 
C)  thalamus 
D)  hypothalamus 
A)  corpus callosum 
B)  limbic system 
C)  thalamus 
D)  hypothalamus

Question 8

Which of the following describes a real gender difference in gross motor coordination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Girls can throw a ball better and jump higher than boys can. 
B)  Girls' activity levels are higher than those of boys. 
C)  At age 5, boys are better than girls at balancing on one foot. 
D)  At age 5, girls are better than boys at performing jumping jacks. 
A)  Girls can throw a ball better and jump higher than boys can. 
B)  Girls' activity levels are higher than those of boys. 
C)  At age 5, boys are better than girls at balancing on one foot. 
D)  At age 5, girls are better than boys at performing jumping jacks.

Question 9

Cognitive skills, as well as motor skills, increase because neural pathways become more connected and __________ increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateralization 
B)  hemisphere specialization 
C)  myelination 
D)  plasticity 
A)  lateralization 
B)  hemisphere specialization 
C)  myelination 
D)  plasticity

Question 10

According to the cycle-of-violence hypothesis, victims of abuse __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  view violence as unacceptable and inappropriate 
B)  are unlikely to become abusers in the future 
C)  have learned that violence is an appropriate and acceptable form of discipline 
D)  view neglect as more acceptable than abuse 
A)  view violence as unacceptable and inappropriate 
B)  are unlikely to become abusers in the future 
C)  have learned that violence is an appropriate and acceptable form of discipline 
D)  view neglect as more acceptable than abuse

Question 11

The __________ grow(s) at a faster rate than any other part of the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  legs 
B)  brain 
C)  arms 
D)  trunk 
A)  legs 
B)  brain 
C)  arms 
D)  trunk

Question 12

List the signs of readiness according to the American Academy of Pediatrics that indicate a child is ready for toilet training.

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 13

Left-handed or ambidextrous individuals often have language centered in their __________ hemispheres or have no specific language center.

Accepted Answer

A)  left 
B)  front 
C)  right 
D)  rear 
A)  left 
B)  front 
C)  right 
D)  rear

Question 14

Isaac's parents are concerned that their son does not eat enough. They often tell him that he ate more as a baby than he does at the age of 6. You can reassure Isaac's parents by telling them that Isaac does not eat as much as he did when he was a baby because he __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has become a picky eater 
B)  would rather be out playing with his friends 
C)  is not growing as fast and does not require so many calories 
D)  does not have the desire to eat 
A)  has become a picky eater 
B)  would rather be out playing with his friends 
C)  is not growing as fast and does not require so many calories 
D)  does not have the desire to eat

Question 15

Describe the link between brain growth and cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 16

The most frequent major illness to strike preschoolers is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS 
B)  depression 
C)  lead poisoning 
D)  cancer 
A)  AIDS 
B)  depression 
C)  lead poisoning 
D)  cancer

Question 17

The most frequent reaction of 2- to 4-year-old children who spend time in the hospital is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  joy 
C)  fear 
D)  sadness 
A)  anxiety 
B)  joy 
C)  fear 
D)  sadness

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of child neglect?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimidating and harassing a child 
B)  spanking a child 
C)  abandoning a child 
D)  humiliating a child 
A)  intimidating and harassing a child 
B)  spanking a child 
C)  abandoning a child 
D)  humiliating a child

Question 19

Define resilience, and note the characteristics of resilient children.

Accepted Answer

A good answer would include the followin

Question 20

Three-year-old Zoe can perform which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  folding paper into halves 
B)  copying written letters 
C)  cutting paper 
D)  creating clay objects 
A)  folding paper into halves 
B)  copying written letters 
C)  cutting paper 
D)  creating clay objects

Trevor is almost 36 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds; he is probably __________ years old.

Define lateralization, and describe how the two hemispheres of the brain differ.

According to psychologist Emmy Werner, resilient children tend to be __________.

Anna's parents are concerned because their daughter accidentally drank water tainted with lead. Based on the research on lead poisoning, they are that their daughter will develop __________.

For the majority of individuals, the right hemisphere is responsible for an individual's ability to __________.

On average, 6-year-old children weigh about pounds and stand inches tall.

The __________ is involved in the regulation of memory and emotion.

Which of the following describes a real gender difference in gross motor coordination?

Cognitive skills, as well as motor skills, increase because neural pathways become more connected and __________ increases.

According to the cycle-of-violence hypothesis, victims of abuse __________.

The __________ grow(s) at a faster rate than any other part of the body.

List the signs of readiness according to the American Academy of Pediatrics that indicate a child is ready for toilet training.

Left-handed or ambidextrous individuals often have language centered in their __________ hemispheres or have no specific language center.

Isaac's parents are concerned that their son does not eat enough. They often tell him that he ate more as a baby than he does at the age of 6. You can reassure Isaac's parents by telling them that Isaac does not eat as much as he did when he was a baby because he __________.

Describe the link between brain growth and cognitive development.

The most frequent major illness to strike preschoolers is __________.

The most frequent reaction of 2- to 4-year-old children who spend time in the hospital is __________.

Which of the following is an example of child neglect?

Define resilience, and note the characteristics of resilient children.

Three-year-old Zoe can perform which of the following tasks?

An Introduction to Child Development

Theoretical Perspectives and Research

The Start of Life: Genetics and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Infant

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in the Preschool Years

Social and Personality Development in the Preschool Years

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

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Exam 8: Physical Development in the Preschool Years

Trevor is almost 36 inches tall and weighs 27 pounds; he is probably __________ years old.

Define lateralization, and describe how the two hemispheres of the brain differ.

According to psychologist Emmy Werner, resilient children tend to be __________.

Anna's parents are concerned because their daughter accidentally drank water tainted with lead. Based on the research on lead poisoning, they are that their daughter will develop __________.

For the majority of individuals, the right hemisphere is responsible for an individual's ability to __________.

On average, 6-year-old children weigh about __________ pounds and stand __________ inches tall.

The __________ is involved in the regulation of memory and emotion.

Which of the following describes a real gender difference in gross motor coordination?

Cognitive skills, as well as motor skills, increase because neural pathways become more connected and __________ increases.

According to the cycle-of-violence hypothesis, victims of abuse __________.

The __________ grow(s) at a faster rate than any other part of the body.

List the signs of readiness according to the American Academy of Pediatrics that indicate a child is ready for toilet training.

Left-handed or ambidextrous individuals often have language centered in their __________ hemispheres or have no specific language center.

Isaac's parents are concerned that their son does not eat enough. They often tell him that he ate more as a baby than he does at the age of 6. You can reassure Isaac's parents by telling them that Isaac does not eat as much as he did when he was a baby because he __________.

Describe the link between brain growth and cognitive development.

The most frequent major illness to strike preschoolers is __________.

The most frequent reaction of 2- to 4-year-old children who spend time in the hospital is __________.

Which of the following is an example of child neglect?

Define resilience, and note the characteristics of resilient children.

Three-year-old Zoe can perform which of the following tasks?

An Introduction to Child Development

Theoretical Perspectives and Research

The Start of Life: Genetics and Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Infant

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personality Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in the Preschool Years

Social and Personality Development in the Preschool Years

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

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On average, 6-year-old children weigh about pounds and stand inches tall.