Exam 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

A researcher hangs a mobile over the crib of 4-month-old Anya.When the researcher attaches Anya's foot to the mobile with a long cord,Anya can,by kicking,make the mobile turn.The turning of the mobile is an example of a(n)__________.

Following habituation,when a new stimulus causes responsiveness to return to a high level,the increase is called __________.

Neurons send messages to one another by releasing chemicals called __________.

Marasmus __________.

Around 7 to 9 months,infants __________.

The U.S.Department of Health and Human Services advises exclusive breastfeeding for the first __________ and inclusion of breast milk in the baby's diet until at least __________.

Describe how cultural variations in infant-rearing practices affect motor development.

Around 2 months,infants __________.

Studies using fMRI reveal that the left hemisphere is better at processing information in a(n)__________ manner.

Experience-dependent brain growth __________.

In a study of over 10,000 mothers in Western and Asian nations,consistently engaging in bedtime routines was associated with __________.

According to the cognitive perspective of perceptual development,babies __________.

__________ is important for understanding the layout of the environment and for guiding motor activity.

The body weights of adopted children __________.

Michael was born with cataracts in both eyes.What can you tell his parents about the possibility of recovery as it relates to sensitive periods in brain development?

Explain intermodal perception and its importance to perceptual development.

If Patrick is typical,his height at the end of his first year should be about __________ inches.

Which statement about brain plasticity is true?

Every time baby Gloria nurses,she is placed on a nursing pillow.Gloria's mother later notices that each time Gloria is placed on the pillow,she makes sucking movements.In this example,__________ is the conditioned stimulus.

__________ depth cues arise because our two eyes have slightly different views of the visual field.