Question 1

A deficit in speech and language for a child with ASD includes

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A)  violent or otherwise intense tantrums. 
B)  absorption in his or her own world. 
C)  no use of two-word combinations by 2 years. 
D)  unusual attachment to a particular toy or object. 
A)  violent or otherwise intense tantrums. 
B)  absorption in his or her own world. 
C)  no use of two-word combinations by 2 years. 
D)  unusual attachment to a particular toy or object.

Question 2

Concerns in organized sports regarding the behavior and attitude of adults involved are

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A)  putting increased pressure on children. 
B)  pushing children to practice too hard. 
C)  emphasizing the competitive aspect(s) of the sport. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  putting increased pressure on children. 
B)  pushing children to practice too hard. 
C)  emphasizing the competitive aspect(s) of the sport. 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

How many children worldwide are affected by ASDs?

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A)  10 out of 100 
B)  5 out of 1,000 
C)  1 out of 150 
D)  50 out of 1,000 
A)  10 out of 100 
B)  5 out of 1,000 
C)  1 out of 150 
D)  50 out of 1,000

Question 4

With continued practice of physical skills, neural pathways

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A)  prune more synapses. 
B)  grow more synapses. 
C)  lose myelination. 
D)  become less efficient. 
A)  prune more synapses. 
B)  grow more synapses. 
C)  lose myelination. 
D)  become less efficient.

Question 5

Bianca is a member of her school's field hockey and soccer teams. Which of the following would be a typical benefit for her as a middle childhood girl?

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A)  higher self-esteem 
B)  more positive body image 
C)  lower level of depression 
D)  all of the above 
A)  higher self-esteem 
B)  more positive body image 
C)  lower level of depression 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Improvements in writing, artwork, and playing musical instruments are affected by the development of what kind of skills?

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A)  motor 
B)  rough-and-tumble 
C)  sociodramatic 
D)  prefrontal 
A)  motor 
B)  rough-and-tumble 
C)  sociodramatic 
D)  prefrontal

Question 7

A child with a body mass index (BMI) above what percentile is considered obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  50th 
B)  60th 
C)  75th 
D)  95th 
A)  50th 
B)  60th 
C)  75th 
D)  95th

Question 8

The neural networks of the brain, especially those involved in memory, can be damaged by

Accepted Answer

A)  the corpus callosum. 
B)  removal of a child from an abusive situation. 
C)  sensitization. 
D)  high levels of cortisol. 
A)  the corpus callosum. 
B)  removal of a child from an abusive situation. 
C)  sensitization. 
D)  high levels of cortisol.

Question 9

Amanda is 10. Her parents leave her home alone sometimes, and this puts her at risk for

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A)  smoking marijuana. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  accidents in her home. 
D)  poor motor development. 
A)  smoking marijuana. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  accidents in her home. 
D)  poor motor development.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  Girls begin their adolescent growth spurt a little earlier than boys. 
B)  At the age of 9, boys are bigger than girls. 
C)  After age 14, there is a sex difference in the rate of physical growth. 
D)  By the age of 14, girls are taller and heavier on average than boys. 
A)  Girls begin their adolescent growth spurt a little earlier than boys. 
B)  At the age of 9, boys are bigger than girls. 
C)  After age 14, there is a sex difference in the rate of physical growth. 
D)  By the age of 14, girls are taller and heavier on average than boys.

Question 11

Research has proven a link between ASDs and childhood immunizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A deficit in social interaction for a child with ASD includes

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to follow instructions. 
B)  an inability to explain what is wanted. 
C)  not smiling in return when smiled at. 
D)  repetition of the same behavior over and over. 
A)  failure to follow instructions. 
B)  an inability to explain what is wanted. 
C)  not smiling in return when smiled at. 
D)  repetition of the same behavior over and over.

Question 13

Caitlin has trouble recognizing basic words, reverses letters, and does not decode words well. Her diagnosis would be

Accepted Answer

A)  reading disorder. 
B)  writing disorder. 
C)  phonological disorder. 
D)  ADHD. 
A)  reading disorder. 
B)  writing disorder. 
C)  phonological disorder. 
D)  ADHD.

Question 14

Children who require help beyond what is needed by their peers are classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  comorbid children. 
B)  children with exceptional needs. 
C)  developmentally psychopathic. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  comorbid children. 
B)  children with exceptional needs. 
C)  developmentally psychopathic. 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The majority of child sexual abuse victims never report their abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Of all the victims of child maltreatment, what percentage suffers from sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  7% 
C)  20% 
D)  35% 
A)  2% 
B)  7% 
C)  20% 
D)  35%

Question 17

The signs of ADHD usually begin before the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  2. 
B)  5. 
C)  7. 
D)  12. 
A)  2. 
B)  5. 
C)  7. 
D)  12.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a sign of child sexual abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  symptoms of chronic anxiety 
B)  redness or swelling of the genital area 
C)  acting in a seductive way 
D)  curiosity about sex 
A)  symptoms of chronic anxiety 
B)  redness or swelling of the genital area 
C)  acting in a seductive way 
D)  curiosity about sex

Question 19

After age 10, the brain actually shrinks in certain areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Researchers estimate that the heritability for ADHD is as high as

Accepted Answer

A)  .59. 
B)  .69. 
C)  .79. 
D)  .89. 
A)  .59. 
B)  .69. 
C)  .79. 
D)  .89.

A deficit in speech and language for a child with ASD includes

Concerns in organized sports regarding the behavior and attitude of adults involved are

How many children worldwide are affected by ASDs?

With continued practice of physical skills, neural pathways

Bianca is a member of her school's field hockey and soccer teams. Which of the following would be a typical benefit for her as a middle childhood girl?

Improvements in writing, artwork, and playing musical instruments are affected by the development of what kind of skills?

A child with a body mass index (BMI) above what percentile is considered obese?

The neural networks of the brain, especially those involved in memory, can be damaged by

Amanda is 10. Her parents leave her home alone sometimes, and this puts her at risk for

Which of the following statements is true?

Research has proven a link between ASDs and childhood immunizations.

A deficit in social interaction for a child with ASD includes

Caitlin has trouble recognizing basic words, reverses letters, and does not decode words well. Her diagnosis would be

Children who require help beyond what is needed by their peers are classified as

The majority of child sexual abuse victims never report their abuse.

Of all the victims of child maltreatment, what percentage suffers from sexual abuse?

The signs of ADHD usually begin before the age of

Which of the following is NOT a sign of child sexual abuse?

After age 10, the brain actually shrinks in certain areas.

Researchers estimate that the heritability for ADHD is as high as

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A deficit in speech and language for a child with ASD includes

Concerns in organized sports regarding the behavior and attitude of adults involved are

How many children worldwide are affected by ASDs?

With continued practice of physical skills, neural pathways

Bianca is a member of her school's field hockey and soccer teams. Which of the following would be a typical benefit for her as a middle childhood girl?

Improvements in writing, artwork, and playing musical instruments are affected by the development of what kind of skills?

A child with a body mass index (BMI) above what percentile is considered obese?

The neural networks of the brain, especially those involved in memory, can be damaged by

Amanda is 10. Her parents leave her home alone sometimes, and this puts her at risk for

Which of the following statements is true?

Research has proven a link between ASDs and childhood immunizations.

A deficit in social interaction for a child with ASD includes

Caitlin has trouble recognizing basic words, reverses letters, and does not decode words well. Her diagnosis would be

Children who require help beyond what is needed by their peers are classified as

The majority of child sexual abuse victims never report their abuse.

Of all the victims of child maltreatment, what percentage suffers from sexual abuse?

The signs of ADHD usually begin before the age of

Which of the following is NOT a sign of child sexual abuse?

After age 10, the brain actually shrinks in certain areas.

Researchers estimate that the heritability for ADHD is as high as

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

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