Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

On the basis of twin studies and other kinship evidence,researchers estimate that about __________ of the differences in IQ among children can be traced to their genetic makeup.

Educators who advocate a phonics approach argue that __________.

By second to third grade,__________ strongly predict(s)later vocabulary size into high school.

Nine-year-old Lela states,"Juana thinks that Barry thinks that his cell phone is under his pillow,but that's not really what Barry thinks; he knows his cell phone is in his dresser drawer." Lela is demonstrating __________.

Which statement about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)is true?

How do children become bilingual? Is there a sensitive period for second-language development?

Professor Lively,consistent with Vygotsky's zone of proximal development,introduces purposeful teaching into a testing situation to find out what children can attain with social support.Professor Lively uses __________.

On the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V),which intellectual factor emphasizes culture-dependent information?

In middle childhood,as in early childhood,boys__________ than girls.

Which statement regarding intelligence tests in schools is true?

Which of the following is Tord most likely to experience in his classroom in Finland?

Researchers use a complicated statistical technique called __________ to identify the various intelligence tests measures.

Which statement is supported by research on the role of knowledge in test bias?

For most children,joining community athletic teams is associated with __________.

Which statement about the causes of childhood obesity is true?

__________ might be a major intervening factor in the link between childhood chronic stress and obesity.

Children consume __________ of their daily caloric intake at school.

During the elementary years,__________.

Dr.Whittier believes that many intelligence tests sample knowledge and skills that not all groups of children have had equal opportunity to learn.Dr.Whittier's belief reflects the controversial question about whether ethnic differences in IQ have to do with __________.

Ten-year-old Nadia enjoys making up games and playing them with her friends.Playing these child-invented games allows Nadia to __________.