Question 1

What is a learning disorder? What are the main subtypes? How are learning disorders caused?

Accepted Answer

$\bullet$Learning disorders are difficulties with specific skills such as reading, math, or writing despite average or higher intelligence.
$\bullet$Three main subtypes:
o Reading disorder is when the reading ability is substantially below the child's age, intelligence, and education.
o Mathematics disorder involves trouble recognizing numbers and symbols, memorizing math facts, and understanding abstract concepts.
o Writing disorder involves problems with writing, drawing, copying figures, and other fine-motor skills.
$\bullet$The exact cause of learning disorders is unknown.
$\bullet$The hypothesized causes include:
o genetics
o abnormalities in brain functioning
o disruptions in prenatal brain development

Question 2

In "Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: One Survivor's Story," Dawn says that people have told her to

Accepted Answer

A)  share her experience with others. 
B)  kill her stepfather. 
C)  accept some of the responsibility for the abuse. 
D)  just "get over it." 
A)  share her experience with others. 
B)  kill her stepfather. 
C)  accept some of the responsibility for the abuse. 
D)  just "get over it." D

Question 3

Due to loss of plasticity, which aspect of language becomes difficult for a child older than 12 to learn?

Accepted Answer

A)  intonations and subtle speech sounds 
B)  syntax 
C)  vocabulary 
D)  none of the above 
A)  intonations and subtle speech sounds 
B)  syntax 
C)  vocabulary 
D)  none of the above A

Question 4

Steven has both ADHD and a learning disability. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  prevalence rates. 
B)  Type 1 ADHD. 
C)  the earliest stage of ADHD. 
D)  comorbidity. 
A)  prevalence rates. 
B)  Type 1 ADHD. 
C)  the earliest stage of ADHD. 
D)  comorbidity.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is it treated? There are reports of a large percentage of American children having ADHD. Are the reports true?

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&Symptoms:
o problems sustaining attentio

Question 6

Which of the following teens is more likely to be sexually abused?

Accepted Answer

A)  males 
B)  obese teens 
C)  gay or lesbian teens 
D)  girls who have good relationships with their families 
A)  males 
B)  obese teens 
C)  gay or lesbian teens 
D)  girls who have good relationships with their families

Question 7

In a national survey, girls reported significantly _______ free-time physical activity than boys.

Accepted Answer

A)  less 
B)  more 
C)  the same amount of 
D)  reduced 
A)  less 
B)  more 
C)  the same amount of 
D)  reduced

Question 8

Describe the aspects of piano playing that make it a fine-motor skill. What benefits are mentioned in the video, and how do they relate to the discussion of brain development in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

Piano playing involves the coordinated u

Question 9

Approximately one-half of all school-aged children meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While as many as 8% of children have ADHD, ___________ of children actually take stimulant medications regularly for ADHD symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  4% 
C)  8% 
D)  15% 
A)  1% 
B)  4% 
C)  8% 
D)  15%

Question 11

Communication and learning disorders are strongly influenced by ________________ and are related to abnormalities in how the brain functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  the physical environment 
C)  the social environment 
D)  neither the environment nor genetics 
A)  genetics 
B)  the physical environment 
C)  the social environment 
D)  neither the environment nor genetics

Question 12

How many children under age 14 are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 million 
B)  8 million 
C)  20 million 
D)  over 25 million 
A)  5 million 
B)  8 million 
C)  20 million 
D)  over 25 million

Question 13

One of the most striking developments in both gross- and fine-motor skills during middle childhood is increasing ________________ (e.g., using both arms and legs while swinging a bat).

Accepted Answer

A)  strength 
B)  coordination of skill 
C)  speed 
D)  plasticity 
A)  strength 
B)  coordination of skill 
C)  speed 
D)  plasticity

Question 14

In "Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: One Survivor's Story," Dawn believes that

Accepted Answer

A)  adults need to know if they were abused as children. 
B)  it is better not to know if you were abused. 
C)  waiting until adulthood to start therapy is best. 
D)  a person can forget about the abuse and go on with life. 
A)  adults need to know if they were abused as children. 
B)  it is better not to know if you were abused. 
C)  waiting until adulthood to start therapy is best. 
D)  a person can forget about the abuse and go on with life.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of children's participation in organized sports?

Accepted Answer

A)  improved coordination 
B)  increased strength and endurance 
C)  good sportsmanship 
D)  better diet 
A)  improved coordination 
B)  increased strength and endurance 
C)  good sportsmanship 
D)  better diet

Question 16

For any specific child, psychologists are not able to determine one single cause of mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Up to ____________ of children with ADHD also have depression or some other type of anxiety, mood, or behavioral disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  80% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  50% 
D)  80%

Question 18

In "Career Focus: Meet a Pediatrician," Dr. Gephart says that bad health in children is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  gender. 
B)  what part of the country the child lives in. 
C)  socioeconomic status. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  gender. 
B)  what part of the country the child lives in. 
C)  socioeconomic status. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Neurons involved in physical skills are repeatedly activated together and grow more synapses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

While there are many theories regarding the cause(s) of ADHD, some suspected causes have not held up to research scrutiny. Which of the following has NOT been supported conclusively as a cause of ADHD in scientific research?

Accepted Answer

A)  too much sugar 
B)  food allergies 
C)  bad parenting 
D)  all of the above 
A)  too much sugar 
B)  food allergies 
C)  bad parenting 
D)  all of the above

What is a learning disorder? What are the main subtypes? How are learning disorders caused?

In "Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: One Survivor's Story," Dawn says that people have told her to

Due to loss of plasticity, which aspect of language becomes difficult for a child older than 12 to learn?

Steven has both ADHD and a learning disability. This is an example of

What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is it treated? There are reports of a large percentage of American children having ADHD. Are the reports true?

Which of the following teens is more likely to be sexually abused?

In a national survey, girls reported significantly _______ free-time physical activity than boys.

Describe the aspects of piano playing that make it a fine-motor skill. What benefits are mentioned in the video, and how do they relate to the discussion of brain development in the textbook?

Approximately one-half of all school-aged children meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

While as many as 8% of children have ADHD, ___________ of children actually take stimulant medications regularly for ADHD symptoms.

Communication and learning disorders are strongly influenced by ________________ and are related to abnormalities in how the brain functions.

How many children under age 14 are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries?

One of the most striking developments in both gross- and fine-motor skills during middle childhood is increasing ________________ (e.g., using both arms and legs while swinging a bat).

In "Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: One Survivor's Story," Dawn believes that

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of children's participation in organized sports?

For any specific child, psychologists are not able to determine one single cause of mental illness.

Up to ____________ of children with ADHD also have depression or some other type of anxiety, mood, or behavioral disorder.

In "Career Focus: Meet a Pediatrician," Dr. Gephart says that bad health in children is related to

Neurons involved in physical skills are repeatedly activated together and grow more synapses.

While there are many theories regarding the cause(s) of ADHD, some suspected causes have not held up to research scrutiny. Which of the following has NOT been supported conclusively as a cause of ADHD in scientific research?

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Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

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What is a learning disorder? What are the main subtypes? How are learning disorders caused?

In "Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: One Survivor's Story," Dawn says that people have told her to

Due to loss of plasticity, which aspect of language becomes difficult for a child older than 12 to learn?

Steven has both ADHD and a learning disability. This is an example of

What are the symptoms of ADHD? How is it treated? There are reports of a large percentage of American children having ADHD. Are the reports true?

Which of the following teens is more likely to be sexually abused?

In a national survey, girls reported significantly _______ free-time physical activity than boys.

Describe the aspects of piano playing that make it a fine-motor skill. What benefits are mentioned in the video, and how do they relate to the discussion of brain development in the textbook?

Approximately one-half of all school-aged children meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD.

While as many as 8% of children have ADHD, ___________ of children actually take stimulant medications regularly for ADHD symptoms.

Communication and learning disorders are strongly influenced by ________________ and are related to abnormalities in how the brain functions.

How many children under age 14 are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries?

One of the most striking developments in both gross- and fine-motor skills during middle childhood is increasing ________________ (e.g., using both arms and legs while swinging a bat).

In "Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: One Survivor's Story," Dawn believes that

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of children's participation in organized sports?

For any specific child, psychologists are not able to determine one single cause of mental illness.

Up to ____________ of children with ADHD also have depression or some other type of anxiety, mood, or behavioral disorder.

In "Career Focus: Meet a Pediatrician," Dr. Gephart says that bad health in children is related to

Neurons involved in physical skills are repeatedly activated together and grow more synapses.

While there are many theories regarding the cause(s) of ADHD, some suspected causes have not held up to research scrutiny. Which of the following has NOT been supported conclusively as a cause of ADHD in scientific research?

Exploring Child Development

Heredity and the Environment

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infants and Toddlers

Socioemotional Development in Infants and Toddlers

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early 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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