Question 1

The auditory system is functional before birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

At birth, the average newborn weighs

Accepted Answer

A)  6 pounds. 
B)  7½ pounds. 
C)  8 pounds. 
D)  9½ pounds. 
A)  6 pounds. 
B)  7½ pounds. 
C)  8 pounds. 
D)  9½ pounds.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is a conclusion that can be drawn from the research on young infants' auditory capabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  The auditory system is not functional before birth. 
B)  By 2 months of age, infants are capable of responding to a broad range of sounds. 
C)  By 6 months of age, infants easily distinguish among rattles, voices, and other environmental noises. 
D)  Newborns are able to detect a 0.5 percent frequency change, easily hearing the softest whisper. 
A)  The auditory system is not functional before birth. 
B)  By 2 months of age, infants are capable of responding to a broad range of sounds. 
C)  By 6 months of age, infants easily distinguish among rattles, voices, and other environmental noises. 
D)  Newborns are able to detect a 0.5 percent frequency change, easily hearing the softest whisper.

Question 4

The embryo folds over to form the neural tube

Accepted Answer

A)  once it has six layers of neurons. 
B)  approximately 4 weeks after conception. 
C)  approximately 10 weeks after conception. 
D)  right after synaptogenesis is completed. 
A)  once it has six layers of neurons. 
B)  approximately 4 weeks after conception. 
C)  approximately 10 weeks after conception. 
D)  right after synaptogenesis is completed.

Question 5

The palmar grasp occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  infants use the thumb and opposite forefinger to pick up an object. 
B)  infants pull an object to themselves using their open palm. 
C)  infants wrap all four fingers and the thumb around an object to pick it up. 
D)  infants extend their arms and legs outward and spread their fingers and toes. 
A)  infants use the thumb and opposite forefinger to pick up an object. 
B)  infants pull an object to themselves using their open palm. 
C)  infants wrap all four fingers and the thumb around an object to pick it up. 
D)  infants extend their arms and legs outward and spread their fingers and toes.

Question 6

Which taste preference does not usually develop until 4 months of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweet 
B)  sour 
C)  salty 
D)  bitter 
A)  sweet 
B)  sour 
C)  salty 
D)  bitter

Question 7

The motor area of the brain is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary muscle movements. 
B)  voluntary muscle movements. 
C)  articulation for speech output. 
D)  processing of speech input. 
A)  involuntary muscle movements. 
B)  voluntary muscle movements. 
C)  articulation for speech output. 
D)  processing of speech input.

Question 8

Most infants take their first unaided steps around

Accepted Answer

A)  7 months. 
B)  9 months. 
C)  12 months. 
D)  15 months. 
A)  7 months. 
B)  9 months. 
C)  12 months. 
D)  15 months.

Question 9

The _____ and nervous system are the structures that give rise to all our thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  heart 
B)  liver 
C)  kidneys 
D)  brain 
A)  heart 
B)  liver 
C)  kidneys 
D)  brain

Question 10

The Moro reflex is also known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  parachute reflex. 
B)  startle reflex. 
C)  environmental factor. 
D)  perimeter response. 
A)  parachute reflex. 
B)  startle reflex. 
C)  environmental factor. 
D)  perimeter response.

Question 11

What structure is described in your text as the "gray matter" that forms the top portion of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  brain stem 
D)  frontal lobe 
A)  cerebellum 
B)  cerebral cortex 
C)  brain stem 
D)  frontal lobe

Question 12

Babies lose roughly half of their neurons before they are born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In infants, heart rate deceleration indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  sleepiness. 
B)  boredom. 
C)  engrossed attention. 
D)  heightened alarm. 
A)  sleepiness. 
B)  boredom. 
C)  engrossed attention. 
D)  heightened alarm.

Question 14

The _____ is probably one of the last areas in the brain to be completely myelinated.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal lobe 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  temporal lobe 
D)  frontal lobe 
A)  parietal lobe 
B)  occipital lobe 
C)  temporal lobe 
D)  frontal lobe

Question 15

Which of the following conditions is the most likely to mean serious health risks for a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  preterm birth 
B)  low birth weight 
C)  very low birth weight 
D)  small for gestational age 
A)  preterm birth 
B)  low birth weight 
C)  very low birth weight 
D)  small for gestational age

Question 16

The cortex will eventually have _____ layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6

Question 17

Ninety percent of all the brain neurons are developed during the prenatal period. All of the components needed for optimal fetal brain development are contained in the

Accepted Answer

A)  prenatal nutrition provided by the mother. 
B)  exchange of blood through the placenta. 
C)  amniotic fluid. 
D)  oxygen and fetal waste as it is exchanged. 
A)  prenatal nutrition provided by the mother. 
B)  exchange of blood through the placenta. 
C)  amniotic fluid. 
D)  oxygen and fetal waste as it is exchanged.

Question 18

The area of the cortex that processes speech input is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the motor area. 
B)  Wernicke's area. 
C)  Broca's area. 
D)  the frontal lobe. 
A)  the motor area. 
B)  Wernicke's area. 
C)  Broca's area. 
D)  the frontal lobe.

Question 19

Which of these countries avoids co-sleeping?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Guatemala 
C)  Sweden 
D)  United States 
A)  China 
B)  Guatemala 
C)  Sweden 
D)  United States

Question 20

Charles was given a measure of "reflex irritability" when he was born. Which of the following tests was he most likely given?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Apgar Test 
B)  the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale 
C)  the Reflex Aptitude Assessment Scale 
D)  the Primitive, Postural, Locomotor Test 
A)  the Apgar Test 
B)  the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale 
C)  the Reflex Aptitude Assessment Scale 
D)  the Primitive, Postural, Locomotor Test

The auditory system is functional before birth.

At birth, the average newborn weighs

Which of the following statements is a conclusion that can be drawn from the research on young infants' auditory capabilities?

The embryo folds over to form the neural tube

The palmar grasp occurs when

Which taste preference does not usually develop until 4 months of age?

The motor area of the brain is responsible for

Most infants take their first unaided steps around

The _____ and nervous system are the structures that give rise to all our thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

The Moro reflex is also known as the

What structure is described in your text as the "gray matter" that forms the top portion of the brain?

Babies lose roughly half of their neurons before they are born.

In infants, heart rate deceleration indicates

The _____ is probably one of the last areas in the brain to be completely myelinated.

Which of the following conditions is the most likely to mean serious health risks for a child?

The cortex will eventually have _____ layers.

Ninety percent of all the brain neurons are developed during the prenatal period. All of the components needed for optimal fetal brain development are contained in the

The area of the cortex that processes speech input is called

Which of these countries avoids co-sleeping?

Charles was given a measure of "reflex irritability" when he was born. Which of the following tests was he most likely given?

Exploring Child Development

Heredity and the Environment

Prenatal Development and Birth

Socioemotional Development in Infants and Toddlers

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescenc

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Exam 4: Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers

The auditory system is functional before birth.

At birth, the average newborn weighs

Which of the following statements is a conclusion that can be drawn from the research on young infants' auditory capabilities?

The embryo folds over to form the neural tube

The palmar grasp occurs when

Which taste preference does not usually develop until 4 months of age?

The motor area of the brain is responsible for

Most infants take their first unaided steps around

The _____ and nervous system are the structures that give rise to all our thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

The Moro reflex is also known as the

What structure is described in your text as the "gray matter" that forms the top portion of the brain?

Babies lose roughly half of their neurons before they are born.

In infants, heart rate deceleration indicates

The _____ is probably one of the last areas in the brain to be completely myelinated.

Which of the following conditions is the most likely to mean serious health risks for a child?

The cortex will eventually have _____ layers.

Ninety percent of all the brain neurons are developed during the prenatal period. All of the components needed for optimal fetal brain development are contained in the

The area of the cortex that processes speech input is called

Which of these countries avoids co-sleeping?

Charles was given a measure of "reflex irritability" when he was born. Which of the following tests was he most likely given?

Exploring Child Development

Heredity and the Environment

Prenatal Development and Birth

Socioemotional Development in Infants and Toddlers

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescenc

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