Question 1

Researchers found that listening to a Mozart sonata improved college students' spatial-reasoning IQ scores by 8 to 9 points for

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 minutes. 
B)  1 hour. 
C)  1 day. 
D)  the rest of the students' lives. 
A)  10 to 15 minutes. 
B)  1 hour. 
C)  1 day. 
D)  the rest of the students' lives.

Question 2

Research has indicated that color vision is relatively mature in infants by the age of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  12 months 
A)  3 months 
B)  6 months 
C)  9 months 
D)  12 months

Question 3

Which of the following conclusions about infant feeding and nutrition did the American Academy of Pediatrics (2005) make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants should not be given breast milk because of its high fat content. 
B)  Infants should only be fed twice daily to reduce the American obesity problem. 
C)  Formula is the best form of nutrition, as it contains added nutrients that babies need. 
D)  Human breast milk provides the best form of nutrition for most infants. 
A)  Infants should not be given breast milk because of its high fat content. 
B)  Infants should only be fed twice daily to reduce the American obesity problem. 
C)  Formula is the best form of nutrition, as it contains added nutrients that babies need. 
D)  Human breast milk provides the best form of nutrition for most infants.

Question 4

Before babies are born, neurons proliferate at a tremendous rate, and these cells migrate to their final locations. Which of the following occurs during neuronal migration?

Accepted Answer

A)  programmed cell death 
B)  organogenesis 
C)  the creation of cell bodies 
D)  the formation of the neural tube 
A)  programmed cell death 
B)  organogenesis 
C)  the creation of cell bodies 
D)  the formation of the neural tube

Question 5

Myelination is when

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrites and axons branch out and form connections with neighboring neurons. 
B)  the fatty insulation grows around the axons. 
C)  many neurons die during periods of migration. 
D)  specialized cells allow communication in the nervous system. 
A)  dendrites and axons branch out and form connections with neighboring neurons. 
B)  the fatty insulation grows around the axons. 
C)  many neurons die during periods of migration. 
D)  specialized cells allow communication in the nervous system.

Question 6

Nia just gave birth to her son, Kevin. As Nia gets ready to breastfeed her son, her nipple grazes Kevin's cheek. Kevin instantly turns toward the nipple. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the rooting reflex. 
B)  the sucking reflex. 
C)  the feeding reflex. 
D)  the postural reflex. 
A)  the rooting reflex. 
B)  the sucking reflex. 
C)  the feeding reflex. 
D)  the postural reflex.

Question 7

It is safe to say that color vision is relatively mature by

Accepted Answer

A)  2 months of age. 
B)  6 months of age. 
C)  12 months of age. 
D)  18 months of age. 
A)  2 months of age. 
B)  6 months of age. 
C)  12 months of age. 
D)  18 months of age.

Question 8

Cameron, who is 11 months old, sees a bug on the ground outside. He picks it up using his thumb and forefinger. Which type of grasp is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  palmar grasp 
B)  pincer grasp 
C)  tripod grasp 
D)  grasping reflex 
A)  palmar grasp 
B)  pincer grasp 
C)  tripod grasp 
D)  grasping reflex

Question 9

Researchers believe that infants have 20/20 vision

Accepted Answer

A)  at birth. 
B)  by 3 months. 
C)  by 3 months to 6 months. 
D)  by 6 to 12 months. 
A)  at birth. 
B)  by 3 months. 
C)  by 3 months to 6 months. 
D)  by 6 to 12 months.

Question 10

Jess is 6 months into her first pregnancy. What change did she make to improve her strength and stamina?

Accepted Answer

A)  enrolled in baby exercise classes 
B)  started going to the gym 2 or 3 times per week 
C)  modified her diet 
D)  decorated the baby's area with bright colors 
A)  enrolled in baby exercise classes 
B)  started going to the gym 2 or 3 times per week 
C)  modified her diet 
D)  decorated the baby's area with bright colors

Question 11

Which of the following places gross motor development tasks in their proper order?

Accepted Answer

A)  hold head up, sit upright, roll over, crawl 
B)  hold head up, roll over, sit upright, crawl 
C)  roll over, hold head up, sit upright, crawl 
D)  hold head up, roll over, crawl, sit upright 
A)  hold head up, sit upright, roll over, crawl 
B)  hold head up, roll over, sit upright, crawl 
C)  roll over, hold head up, sit upright, crawl 
D)  hold head up, roll over, crawl, sit upright

Question 12

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of _____ in which the death cannot be explained.

Accepted Answer

A)  an infant during the first week of life 
B)  an infant during the first month of life 
C)  an infant under 1 year of age 
D)  a toddler 
A)  an infant during the first week of life 
B)  an infant during the first month of life 
C)  an infant under 1 year of age 
D)  a toddler

Question 13

Most SIDS deaths occur

Accepted Answer

A)  during the first week of life. 
B)  during the first month of life. 
C)  between 1 month and 3 months of age. 
D)  between 3 months and 12 months of age. 
A)  during the first week of life. 
B)  during the first month of life. 
C)  between 1 month and 3 months of age. 
D)  between 3 months and 12 months of age.

Question 14

The cerebellum is one of the lobes of the cerebral cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lily picks up a Cheerio from table on her high chair. The muscles that control her fingers are coordinated by

Accepted Answer

A)  primitive reflexes. 
B)  fine motor development. 
C)  locomotor reflexes. 
D)  gross motor development. 
A)  primitive reflexes. 
B)  fine motor development. 
C)  locomotor reflexes. 
D)  gross motor development.

Question 16

One form of neuron maturation in which dendrites and axons branch out to form an enormously large number of connections with neighboring neurons is called

Accepted Answer

A)  myelination. 
B)  organogenesis. 
C)  synaptogenesis. 
D)  programmed cell death. 
A)  myelination. 
B)  organogenesis. 
C)  synaptogenesis. 
D)  programmed cell death.

Question 17

About four weeks after conception, the ________ forms and will later develop into the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About four weeks after conception, the ________...

Question 18

At least half of boys stayed dry during the day and night by _____ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  34 
D)  36 
A)  24 
B)  30 
C)  34 
D)  36

Question 19

The thick, yellowish substance in breast milk that contains important antibodies is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The thick, yellowish substance in breast milk...

Question 20

The process by which many neurons die during periods of cell migration is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

programmed

Researchers found that listening to a Mozart sonata improved college students' spatial-reasoning IQ scores by 8 to 9 points for

Research has indicated that color vision is relatively mature in infants by the age of ________.

Which of the following conclusions about infant feeding and nutrition did the American Academy of Pediatrics (2005) make?

Before babies are born, neurons proliferate at a tremendous rate, and these cells migrate to their final locations. Which of the following occurs during neuronal migration?

Myelination is when

Nia just gave birth to her son, Kevin. As Nia gets ready to breastfeed her son, her nipple grazes Kevin's cheek. Kevin instantly turns toward the nipple. This is an example of

It is safe to say that color vision is relatively mature by

Cameron, who is 11 months old, sees a bug on the ground outside. He picks it up using his thumb and forefinger. Which type of grasp is he using?

Researchers believe that infants have 20/20 vision

Jess is 6 months into her first pregnancy. What change did she make to improve her strength and stamina?

Which of the following places gross motor development tasks in their proper order?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of _____ in which the death cannot be explained.

Most SIDS deaths occur

The cerebellum is one of the lobes of the cerebral cortex.

Lily picks up a Cheerio from table on her high chair. The muscles that control her fingers are coordinated by

One form of neuron maturation in which dendrites and axons branch out to form an enormously large number of connections with neighboring neurons is called

About four weeks after conception, the ________ forms and will later develop into the central nervous system.

At least half of boys stayed dry during the day and night by _____ months.

The thick, yellowish substance in breast milk that contains important antibodies is called ________.

The process by which many neurons die during periods of cell migration is known as ________.

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Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

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Exam 4: Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers

Researchers found that listening to a Mozart sonata improved college students' spatial-reasoning IQ scores by 8 to 9 points for

Research has indicated that color vision is relatively mature in infants by the age of ________.

Which of the following conclusions about infant feeding and nutrition did the American Academy of Pediatrics (2005) make?

Before babies are born, neurons proliferate at a tremendous rate, and these cells migrate to their final locations. Which of the following occurs during neuronal migration?

Myelination is when

Nia just gave birth to her son, Kevin. As Nia gets ready to breastfeed her son, her nipple grazes Kevin's cheek. Kevin instantly turns toward the nipple. This is an example of

It is safe to say that color vision is relatively mature by

Cameron, who is 11 months old, sees a bug on the ground outside. He picks it up using his thumb and forefinger. Which type of grasp is he using?

Researchers believe that infants have 20/20 vision

Jess is 6 months into her first pregnancy. What change did she make to improve her strength and stamina?

Which of the following places gross motor development tasks in their proper order?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of _____ in which the death cannot be explained.

Most SIDS deaths occur

The cerebellum is one of the lobes of the cerebral cortex.

Lily picks up a Cheerio from table on her high chair. The muscles that control her fingers are coordinated by

One form of neuron maturation in which dendrites and axons branch out to form an enormously large number of connections with neighboring neurons is called

About four weeks after conception, the ________ forms and will later develop into the central nervous system.

At least half of boys stayed dry during the day and night by _____ months.

The thick, yellowish substance in breast milk that contains important antibodies is called ________.

The process by which many neurons die during periods of cell migration is known as ________.

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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