Question 1

Twelve-month-old Karen is taking her first steps. The muscles that control her legs are coordinated by

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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 2

By 1 month of age, infants are able to

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A)  hold their head up. 
B)  roll over from front to back. 
C)  sit up without support. 
D)  crawl. 
A)  hold their head up. 
B)  roll over from front to back. 
C)  sit up without support. 
D)  crawl.

Question 3

The myelin sheath is responsible for

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A)  receiving input from other neurons. 
B)  carrying electrical impulses that send messages to other cells. 
C)  insulating the axon. 
D)  releasing the chemical neurotransmitters. 
A)  receiving input from other neurons. 
B)  carrying electrical impulses that send messages to other cells. 
C)  insulating the axon. 
D)  releasing the chemical neurotransmitters.

Question 4

Sonja is about to give birth to her child. In preparation for his arrival, Sonja has been contemplating whether or not she wants to breastfeed. Compose an essay in which you describe for Sonja the positive benefits of breastfeeding, as well as addressing any reasons or situations that may warrant a decision not to breastfeed.

Accepted Answer

Babies who are breas

Question 5

Which of the following populations are the least likely to breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  married women 
B)  younger mothers 
C)  upper-income mothers 
D)  highly educated mothers 
A)  married women 
B)  younger mothers 
C)  upper-income mothers 
D)  highly educated mothers

Question 6

Myelination is the process through which unused synapses are lost or "pruned."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Culture differences in the early experiences of infants appear to have some impact on how quickly infants attain certain developmental milestones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following factors is related to infant mortality?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor nutrition 
B)  older mother 
C)  hospital delivery 
D)  Caucasian father 
A)  poor nutrition 
B)  older mother 
C)  hospital delivery 
D)  Caucasian father

Question 9

The "visual cliff" is used to assess ________ in infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  visual acuity 
B)  color vision 
C)  depth perception 
D)  photopigmentation 
A)  visual acuity 
B)  color vision 
C)  depth perception 
D)  photopigmentation

Question 10

Communication throughout the nervous system is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  neurons. 
B)  the neural tube. 
C)  the frontal lobes. 
D)  the brain stem. 
A)  neurons. 
B)  the neural tube. 
C)  the frontal lobes. 
D)  the brain stem.

Question 11

The process by which many neurons die during periods of migration 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 12

Broca's area organizes

Accepted Answer

A)  speech output. 
B)  speech input. 
C)  visual input. 
D)  memory. 
A)  speech output. 
B)  speech input. 
C)  visual input. 
D)  memory.

Question 13

Which of the following risk factors of premature birth is controllable?

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A)  maternal age 
B)  membership in certain ethnic groups 
C)  genetic background 
D)  cigarette smoking 
A)  maternal age 
B)  membership in certain ethnic groups 
C)  genetic background 
D)  cigarette smoking

Question 14

A 2-year-old is not ready to be toilet trained if they

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A)  ask to wear underwear. 
B)  request to be changed. 
C)  show awareness of having soiled diapers. 
D)  show fear of bodily functions. 
A)  ask to wear underwear. 
B)  request to be changed. 
C)  show awareness of having soiled diapers. 
D)  show fear of bodily functions.

Question 15

_____ help(s) babies figure out how to coordinate their movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurological development 
B)  Parental encouragement 
C)  Opportunities to exercise 
D)  Maturation of cognitive systems 
A)  Neurological development 
B)  Parental encouragement 
C)  Opportunities to exercise 
D)  Maturation of cognitive systems

Question 16

Newborns are totally dependent, reflexive organisms. Describe the cognitive and perceptual milestones the typical 1-week-old infant would have.

Accepted Answer

What they see is limited to pa

Question 17

Which of the following statements about infant nutrition is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the first six months after birth, infants need nutritional supplements for optimal growth. 
B)  From 6 months to 12 months of age, iron-rich solid foods should be introduced gradually. 
C)  Breastfeeding should begin preferably within the first hour after birth. 
D)  Breastfeeding should continue at least until the infant is 12 months of age. 
A)  During the first six months after birth, infants need nutritional supplements for optimal growth. 
B)  From 6 months to 12 months of age, iron-rich solid foods should be introduced gradually. 
C)  Breastfeeding should begin preferably within the first hour after birth. 
D)  Breastfeeding should continue at least until the infant is 12 months of age.

Question 18

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that infants should

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A)  sleep on their bellies. 
B)  co-sleep with one or both parents. 
C)  co-sleep with one or more siblings. 
D)  sleep in their own crib placed near to the parents. 
A)  sleep on their bellies. 
B)  co-sleep with one or both parents. 
C)  co-sleep with one or more siblings. 
D)  sleep in their own crib placed near to the parents.

Question 19

According to _____, motor skills emerge from complex interactions among neurological development, physical growth, learning, and motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalocaudal theory 
B)  proximodistal theory 
C)  dynamic systems theory 
D)  reflexes theory 
A)  cephalocaudal theory 
B)  proximodistal theory 
C)  dynamic systems theory 
D)  reflexes theory

Question 20

It is estimated that the visual acuity of newborns is between

Accepted Answer

A)  20/20 and 20/150. 
B)  20/40 and 1/64. 
C)  20/150 and 20/600. 
D)  20/600 and 20/800. 
A)  20/20 and 20/150. 
B)  20/40 and 1/64. 
C)  20/150 and 20/600. 
D)  20/600 and 20/800.

Twelve-month-old Karen is taking her first steps. The muscles that control her legs are coordinated by

By 1 month of age, infants are able to

The myelin sheath is responsible for

Which of the following populations are the least likely to breastfeed?

Myelination is the process through which unused synapses are lost or "pruned."

Culture differences in the early experiences of infants appear to have some impact on how quickly infants attain certain developmental milestones.

Which of the following factors is related to infant mortality?

The "visual cliff" is used to assess ________ in infants.

Communication throughout the nervous system is controlled by

The process by which many neurons die during periods of migration is called

Broca's area organizes

Which of the following risk factors of premature birth is controllable?

A 2-year-old is not ready to be toilet trained if they

_____ help(s) babies figure out how to coordinate their movements.

Newborns are totally dependent, reflexive organisms. Describe the cognitive and perceptual milestones the typical 1-week-old infant would have.

Which of the following statements about infant nutrition is FALSE?

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that infants should

According to _____, motor skills emerge from complex interactions among neurological development, physical growth, learning, and motivation.

It is estimated that the visual acuity of newborns is between

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Exam 4: Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers

Twelve-month-old Karen is taking her first steps. The muscles that control her legs are coordinated by

By 1 month of age, infants are able to

The myelin sheath is responsible for

Which of the following populations are the least likely to breastfeed?

Myelination is the process through which unused synapses are lost or "pruned."

Culture differences in the early experiences of infants appear to have some impact on how quickly infants attain certain developmental milestones.

Which of the following factors is related to infant mortality?

The "visual cliff" is used to assess ________ in infants.

Communication throughout the nervous system is controlled by

The process by which many neurons die during periods of migration is called

Broca's area organizes

Which of the following risk factors of premature birth is controllable?

A 2-year-old is not ready to be toilet trained if they

_____ help(s) babies figure out how to coordinate their movements.

Newborns are totally dependent, reflexive organisms. Describe the cognitive and perceptual milestones the typical 1-week-old infant would have.

Which of the following statements about infant nutrition is FALSE?

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that infants should

According to _____, motor skills emerge from complex interactions among neurological development, physical growth, learning, and motivation.

It is estimated that the visual acuity of newborns is between

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

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