Question 1

In physical development,a child will most likely experience a growth spurt.Explain the concept of a growth spurt.

Accepted Answer

Puberty ushers in the most rapid increas

Question 2

Compare the time spent in REM sleep of an adult to an infant.

Accepted Answer

Adult = 1/5 of night

Question 3

In the brain structure,each hemisphere of the cortex has four major areas called lobes.Name these lobes and explain the primary function of each.

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobes are involved in volunt

Question 4

When a 2-month-old can reach out and grab a small toy,what part of the brain is at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  the prefrontal cortex 
B)  the cognitive control centers 
C)  the language control centers 
D)  None of these. 
A)  the prefrontal cortex 
B)  the cognitive control centers 
C)  the language control centers 
D)  None of these.

Question 5

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep

Accepted Answer

A)  on their sides. 
B)  on their stomachs. 
C)  on their backs. 
D)  propped up with their heads higher than their feet. 
A)  on their sides. 
B)  on their stomachs. 
C)  on their backs. 
D)  propped up with their heads higher than their feet.

Question 6

Depressed brain activity has been found in children who grow up in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  enriched environment. 
B)  large family. 
C)  deprived environment. 
D)  inflexible environment. 
A)  enriched environment. 
B)  large family. 
C)  deprived environment. 
D)  inflexible environment.

Question 7

The percentage of overweight infants in 2001 has increased to

Accepted Answer

A)  3.4. 
B)  4.6. 
C)  5.9. 
D)  7.1. 
A)  3.4. 
B)  4.6. 
C)  5.9. 
D)  7.1.

Question 8

_________________________ is the specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex or the other.

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporalization 
B)  Lateralization 
C)  Occipital divide 
D)  A combination of lateralization and occipital divide 
A)  Temporalization 
B)  Lateralization 
C)  Occipital divide 
D)  A combination of lateralization and occipital divide

Question 9

Which of the following is not in control of the secretion of key hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus 
B)  menarche 
C)  gonads 
D)  pituitary gland 
A)  hypothalamus 
B)  menarche 
C)  gonads 
D)  pituitary gland

Question 10

It is recommended that Mary's infant son should consume about ____ calories for each pound that he weighs.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100

Question 11

Since the baby needs human milk or formula as a source of nutrients and energy,it is important that the parents decide on how the baby should be fed.What are the pros and cons of bottle feeding versus breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Breast milk is better for the baby becau

Question 12

Accidents are the ________ cause of death in young children.

Accepted Answer

A)  third 
B)  leading 
C)  second 
D)  fourth 
A)  third 
B)  leading 
C)  second 
D)  fourth

Question 13

__________ play(s)an important role in preventing overweight children.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaming 
B)  Computers 
C)  Parents 
D)  iPads 
A)  Gaming 
B)  Computers 
C)  Parents 
D)  iPads

Question 14

The American Academy of Pediatrics is in favor of

Accepted Answer

A)  breast feeding over bottle feeding. 
B)  bottle feeding over breast feeding. 
C)  early introduction of solid foods. 
D)  breast feeding for the first 2 weeks only. 
A)  breast feeding over bottle feeding. 
B)  bottle feeding over breast feeding. 
C)  early introduction of solid foods. 
D)  breast feeding for the first 2 weeks only.

Question 15

A layer of fat cells that encases most axons and helps nerve impulses travel faster is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrum. 
B)  myelin sheath. 
C)  neurons. 
D)  dendrites. 
A)  cerebrum. 
B)  myelin sheath. 
C)  neurons. 
D)  dendrites.

Question 16

REM refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  nutritional needs in infancy. 
B)  reflexes and rhythmic motor behavior. 
C)  perceptual-motor coupling. 
D)  a recurring sleep stage during which dreams commonly occur. 
A)  nutritional needs in infancy. 
B)  reflexes and rhythmic motor behavior. 
C)  perceptual-motor coupling. 
D)  a recurring sleep stage during which dreams commonly occur.

Question 17

Obesity in childhood can be a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  parents not being able to recognize the problem. 
B)  children eating in front of the television. 
C)  the lack of concern about food ingested. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  parents not being able to recognize the problem. 
B)  children eating in front of the television. 
C)  the lack of concern about food ingested. 
D)  All of these.

Question 18

Breast feeding can have the positive effect on the child for

Accepted Answer

A)  less infections. 
B)  fewer allergies. 
C)  reduced obesity rates. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  less infections. 
B)  fewer allergies. 
C)  reduced obesity rates. 
D)  All of these.

Question 19

There is a trend in children who receive 1/3 of their daily caloric intake from restaurants.This has amount is _______ the percentage consumed at home.

Accepted Answer

A)  double 
B)  triple 
C)  quadruple 
D)  the same 
A)  double 
B)  triple 
C)  quadruple 
D)  the same

Question 20

What area of the cerebrum is involved in hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  temporal lobe 
D)  occipital lobe 
A)  frontal lobe 
B)  parietal lobe 
C)  temporal lobe 
D)  occipital lobe

In physical development,a child will most likely experience a growth spurt.Explain the concept of a growth spurt.

Compare the time spent in REM sleep of an adult to an infant.

In the brain structure,each hemisphere of the cortex has four major areas called lobes.Name these lobes and explain the primary function of each.

When a 2-month-old can reach out and grab a small toy,what part of the brain is at work?

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep

Depressed brain activity has been found in children who grow up in a(n)

The percentage of overweight infants in 2001 has increased to

_________________________ is the specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex or the other.

Which of the following is not in control of the secretion of key hormones?

It is recommended that Mary's infant son should consume about ____ calories for each pound that he weighs.

Since the baby needs human milk or formula as a source of nutrients and energy,it is important that the parents decide on how the baby should be fed.What are the pros and cons of bottle feeding versus breast feeding?

Accidents are the ________ cause of death in young children.

__________ play(s)an important role in preventing overweight children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is in favor of

A layer of fat cells that encases most axons and helps nerve impulses travel faster is called the

REM refers to

Obesity in childhood can be a result of

Breast feeding can have the positive effect on the child for

There is a trend in children who receive 1/3 of their daily caloric intake from restaurants.This has amount is _______ the percentage consumed at home.

What area of the cerebrum is involved in hearing?

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Prenatal Development and Birth

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

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Exam 4: Physical Development and Health

In physical development,a child will most likely experience a growth spurt.Explain the concept of a growth spurt.

Compare the time spent in REM sleep of an adult to an infant.

In the brain structure,each hemisphere of the cortex has four major areas called lobes.Name these lobes and explain the primary function of each.

When a 2-month-old can reach out and grab a small toy,what part of the brain is at work?

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed to sleep

Depressed brain activity has been found in children who grow up in a(n)

The percentage of overweight infants in 2001 has increased to

_________________________ is the specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex or the other.

Which of the following is not in control of the secretion of key hormones?

It is recommended that Mary's infant son should consume about ____ calories for each pound that he weighs.

Since the baby needs human milk or formula as a source of nutrients and energy,it is important that the parents decide on how the baby should be fed.What are the pros and cons of bottle feeding versus breast feeding?

Accidents are the ________ cause of death in young children.

__________ play(s)an important role in preventing overweight children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is in favor of

A layer of fat cells that encases most axons and helps nerve impulses travel faster is called the

REM refers to

Obesity in childhood can be a result of

Breast feeding can have the positive effect on the child for

There is a trend in children who receive 1/3 of their daily caloric intake from restaurants.This has amount is _______ the percentage consumed at home.

What area of the cerebrum is involved in hearing?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters