Question 1

In the United States, which group has the lowest infant mortality rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  White babies 
B)  Chinese American babies 
C)  African American babies 
D)  Native American babies 
A)  White babies 
B)  Chinese American babies 
C)  African American babies 
D)  Native American babies B

Question 2

Newborns have good auditory acuity, poor but adequate visual acuity, and excellent tactual and taste perception. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nativist view 
B)  Classical conditioning view 
C)  Operant conditioning view 
D)  Empiricist view 
A)  Nativist view 
B)  Classical conditioning view 
C)  Operant conditioning view 
D)  Empiricist view A

Question 3

Define apnea and explain its relationship to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Accepted Answer

Apnea is the cessation of breathing. There is a strong correlation between the occurrence of apnea and SIDS.

Question 4

Which of the following processes is involved in synaptic pruning?

Accepted Answer

A)  New synapses are created rapidly. 
B)  Glial cells form a support network for neurons. 
C)  The wrinkles and indentations on the brain's surface are formed. 
D)  Unnecessary neural pathways and connections are eliminated. 
A)  New synapses are created rapidly. 
B)  Glial cells form a support network for neurons. 
C)  The wrinkles and indentations on the brain's surface are formed. 
D)  Unnecessary neural pathways and connections are eliminated.

Question 5

African infant precosity refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the lag between the faster motor development of European infants and the slower motor development of African infants. 
B)  genetic differences that give African infants an advantage in faster motor development. 
C)  African infants reaching some motor milestones earlier than babies in other parts of the world. 
D)  average bone density differences between Saharan and sub-Saharan infants. 
A)  the lag between the faster motor development of European infants and the slower motor development of African infants. 
B)  genetic differences that give African infants an advantage in faster motor development. 
C)  African infants reaching some motor milestones earlier than babies in other parts of the world. 
D)  average bone density differences between Saharan and sub-Saharan infants.

Question 6

Pediatricians usually recommend withholding solid foods until a baby is at least __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pediatricians usually recommend withholding solid foods until...

Question 7

Which of the following brain development processes takes place rapidly during the first two years of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of the spinal cord 
B)  Muscle control in the extremities 
C)  Myelinization of axons 
D)  Proximodistal development 
A)  Development of the spinal cord 
B)  Muscle control in the extremities 
C)  Myelinization of axons 
D)  Proximodistal development

Question 8

Animals deprived of visual or auditory stimulation show no, little, or delayed development of those perceptual systems. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nativist view 
B)  Classical conditioning view 
C)  Operant conditioning view 
D)  Empiricist view 
A)  Nativist view 
B)  Classical conditioning view 
C)  Operant conditioning view 
D)  Empiricist view

Question 9

How do girls and boys differ in the development of gross motor skills?

Accepted Answer

Boys are more physic

Question 10

Summarize the health benefits that are associated with breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

The many benefits associated with breast

Question 11

Diets that contain enough calories but do not contain enough protein contribute to the development of a disorder called __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diets that contain enough calories but do...

Question 12

Injections of vaccines to combat tetanus, pertussis, rubella, polio, hepatitis, measles, and diphtheria are collectively called __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Injections of vaccines to combat tetanus, pertussis,...

In the United States, which group has the lowest infant mortality rate?

Newborns have good auditory acuity, poor but adequate visual acuity, and excellent tactual and taste perception. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?

Define apnea and explain its relationship to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Which of the following processes is involved in synaptic pruning?

African infant precosity refers to

Pediatricians usually recommend withholding solid foods until a baby is at least __________ .

Which of the following brain development processes takes place rapidly during the first two years of life?

Animals deprived of visual or auditory stimulation show no, little, or delayed development of those perceptual systems. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?

How do girls and boys differ in the development of gross motor skills?

Summarize the health benefits that are associated with breastfeeding.

Diets that contain enough calories but do not contain enough protein contribute to the development of a disorder called __________ .

Injections of vaccines to combat tetanus, pertussis, rubella, polio, hepatitis, measles, and diphtheria are collectively called __________ .

Basic Concepts, Methods and Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personalitydevelopment in Infancy

Physical and Cognitivedevelopment in Early Childhood

Social and Personalitydevelopment in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitivedevelopment in Middle Childhood

Social and Personalitydevelopment in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical, Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood, Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social, Personality Development in Early Adulthood, Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical, Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood, Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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Exam 3: Physical, Sensory, Andperceptual Development in Infancy

In the United States, which group has the lowest infant mortality rate?

Newborns have good auditory acuity, poor but adequate visual acuity, and excellent tactual and taste perception. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?

Define apnea and explain its relationship to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Which of the following processes is involved in synaptic pruning?

African infant precosity refers to

Pediatricians usually recommend withholding solid foods until a baby is at least __________ .

Which of the following brain development processes takes place rapidly during the first two years of life?

Animals deprived of visual or auditory stimulation show no, little, or delayed development of those perceptual systems. Which theory of perceptual development do these facts support?

How do girls and boys differ in the development of gross motor skills?

Summarize the health benefits that are associated with breastfeeding.

Diets that contain enough calories but do not contain enough protein contribute to the development of a disorder called __________ .

Injections of vaccines to combat tetanus, pertussis, rubella, polio, hepatitis, measles, and diphtheria are collectively called __________ .

Basic Concepts, Methods and Theories of Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Social and Personalitydevelopment in Infancy

Physical and Cognitivedevelopment in Early Childhood

Social and Personalitydevelopment in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitivedevelopment in Middle Childhood

Social and Personalitydevelopment in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Physical, Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood, Social and Personality Development in Adolescence

Social, Personality Development in Early Adulthood, Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Social and Personality Developmentin Middle Adulthood

Physical, Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood, Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Bereavement

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