Question 1

Charlie is 8 years old and is very good at soccer. His ability is a direct result of the maturation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  gray matter. 
B)  white matter. 
C)  the prefrontal cortex. 
D)  the cerebellum. 
A)  gray matter. 
B)  white matter. 
C)  the prefrontal cortex. 
D)  the cerebellum.

Question 2

A neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by impaired social communication and interaction and repetitive behaviors, is called _____________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B)  autism spectrum 
C)  specific learning 
D)  intellectual disability 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B)  autism spectrum 
C)  specific learning 
D)  intellectual disability

Question 3

The lengthening and differentiation of muscle fibers result in improved motor skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sasha is really good at writing and reading. However, her teacher notices that she is not as good at math and is often falling behind the other students. Sasha most likely has ____________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B)  autism spectrum 
C)  specific learning 
D)  intellectual disability 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B)  autism spectrum 
C)  specific learning 
D)  intellectual disability

Question 5

In regards to memory formation, information travels through ____________; then _________; then _________, respectively

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory memory; working memory; long-term memory 
B)  working memory; short-term memory; long-term memory 
C)  sensory memory; long-term memory; short-term memory 
D)  short-term memory; long-term memory; sensory memory 
A)  sensory memory; working memory; long-term memory 
B)  working memory; short-term memory; long-term memory 
C)  sensory memory; long-term memory; short-term memory 
D)  short-term memory; long-term memory; sensory memory

Question 6

Vygotsky is a developmentalist known for his research on child social development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In elementary school, students are put into classes based on their:

Accepted Answer

A)  last names. 
B)  ability levels. 
C)  school referrals. 
D)  IQ tests. 
A)  last names. 
B)  ability levels. 
C)  school referrals. 
D)  IQ tests.

Question 8

Writing abilities improve in children with better hand-eye coordination. Maturation of hand-eye coordination is the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  maturation of the CNS. 
B)  maturation of the muscle systems. 
C)  development of the fine motor skills. 
D)  development of the gross motor skills. 
A)  maturation of the CNS. 
B)  maturation of the muscle systems. 
C)  development of the fine motor skills. 
D)  development of the gross motor skills.

Question 9

Analytical, practical, and creative are all part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  theory of multiple intelligence. 
B)  theory of intelligence. 
C)  triarchic theory of intelligence. 
D)  Stanford-Binet theory of intelligence. 
A)  theory of multiple intelligence. 
B)  theory of intelligence. 
C)  triarchic theory of intelligence. 
D)  Stanford-Binet theory of intelligence.

Question 10

Marco likes to play speed division with his students. He writes two problems on the board and has two students race each other to see who can get the answer first. Getting the answer first can best be described as a ___________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance 
B)  mastery 
C)  self- 
D)  competition 
A)  performance 
B)  mastery 
C)  self- 
D)  competition

Question 11

Selective attention refers to the ability to make a decision about what is relevant and what isn't among stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Gray and white matter work together to perform functions of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Asthma rates are higher in children from lower SES households because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  do not have good health care. 
B)  do not have sufficient doctors. 
C)  have poorer health overall. 
D)  are unable to get treatment. 
A)  do not have good health care. 
B)  do not have sufficient doctors. 
C)  have poorer health overall. 
D)  are unable to get treatment.

Question 14

Maggie likes to do math, wear pink, and help her mom cook. Her self-reflections are a direct result of maturation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  gray matter. 
B)  white matter. 
C)  her prefrontal cortex. 
D)  her cerebellum. 
A)  gray matter. 
B)  white matter. 
C)  her prefrontal cortex. 
D)  her cerebellum.

Question 15

__________ supervises all the processes that are fundamental to cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Metamemory 
B)  Executive function 
C)  Maintenance rehearsal 
D)  Metacognition 
A)  Metamemory 
B)  Executive function 
C)  Maintenance rehearsal 
D)  Metacognition

Question 16

An achievement goal that focuses on self-improvement and skill development, while downplaying ability level and peer comparison, is called a __________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance 
B)  mastery 
C)  self- 
D)  improvement 
A)  performance 
B)  mastery 
C)  self- 
D)  improvement

Question 17

Myelination of white matter results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  faster communication between the left and right hemispheres. 
B)  improving coordination. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  faster communication between the left and right hemispheres. 
B)  improving coordination. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 18

The ability to create groups of objects and sort them by similar properties is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  classification. 
B)  reversibility. 
C)  conservation. 
D)  seriation. 
A)  classification. 
B)  reversibility. 
C)  conservation. 
D)  seriation.

Question 19

SEL programs seek to foster _________ nonsubject matter competence(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  seven 
A)  one 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  seven

Question 20

A disorder characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive functioning is called an:

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual gift. 
B)  intellectual impairment. 
C)  intellectual disability. 
D)  intellectual difficulty. 
A)  intellectual gift. 
B)  intellectual impairment. 
C)  intellectual disability. 
D)  intellectual difficulty.

Charlie is 8 years old and is very good at soccer. His ability is a direct result of the maturation of:

A neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by impaired social communication and interaction and repetitive behaviors, is called _____________ disorder.

The lengthening and differentiation of muscle fibers result in improved motor skills.

Sasha is really good at writing and reading. However, her teacher notices that she is not as good at math and is often falling behind the other students. Sasha most likely has ____________ disorder.

In regards to memory formation, information travels through ________; then _; then _____, respectively

Vygotsky is a developmentalist known for his research on child social development.

In elementary school, students are put into classes based on their:

Writing abilities improve in children with better hand-eye coordination. Maturation of hand-eye coordination is the result of:

Analytical, practical, and creative are all part of the:

Marco likes to play speed division with his students. He writes two problems on the board and has two students race each other to see who can get the answer first. Getting the answer first can best be described as a ___________ goal.

Selective attention refers to the ability to make a decision about what is relevant and what isn't among stimuli.

Gray and white matter work together to perform functions of the brain.

Asthma rates are higher in children from lower SES households because they:

Maggie likes to do math, wear pink, and help her mom cook. Her self-reflections are a direct result of maturation of:

__________ supervises all the processes that are fundamental to cognitive development.

An achievement goal that focuses on self-improvement and skill development, while downplaying ability level and peer comparison, is called a __________ goal.

Myelination of white matter results in:

The ability to create groups of objects and sort them by similar properties is known as:

SEL programs seek to foster _________ nonsubject matter competence(s).

A disorder characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive functioning is called an:

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years Old

Charlie is 8 years old and is very good at soccer. His ability is a direct result of the maturation of:

A neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by impaired social communication and interaction and repetitive behaviors, is called _____________ disorder.

The lengthening and differentiation of muscle fibers result in improved motor skills.

Sasha is really good at writing and reading. However, her teacher notices that she is not as good at math and is often falling behind the other students. Sasha most likely has ____________ disorder.

In regards to memory formation, information travels through ____________; then _________; then _________, respectively

Vygotsky is a developmentalist known for his research on child social development.

In elementary school, students are put into classes based on their:

Writing abilities improve in children with better hand-eye coordination. Maturation of hand-eye coordination is the result of:

Analytical, practical, and creative are all part of the:

Marco likes to play speed division with his students. He writes two problems on the board and has two students race each other to see who can get the answer first. Getting the answer first can best be described as a ___________ goal.

Selective attention refers to the ability to make a decision about what is relevant and what isn't among stimuli.

Gray and white matter work together to perform functions of the brain.

Asthma rates are higher in children from lower SES households because they:

Maggie likes to do math, wear pink, and help her mom cook. Her self-reflections are a direct result of maturation of:

__________ supervises all the processes that are fundamental to cognitive development.

An achievement goal that focuses on self-improvement and skill development, while downplaying ability level and peer comparison, is called a __________ goal.

Myelination of white matter results in:

The ability to create groups of objects and sort them by similar properties is known as:

SEL programs seek to foster _________ nonsubject matter competence(s).

A disorder characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning and impaired adaptive functioning is called an:

Understanding Human Development: Theories and Approaches

Biological Foundations, Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical and Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy: The First Two Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood:two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood: Two to Six Years

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood: Six to Eleven Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Adult-Hood

Physical and Cognitive Development in the Later Years

Socioemotional Development in the Later Years

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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In regards to memory formation, information travels through ________; then _; then _____, respectively