Question 1

The _____-language approach stresses that reading instruction should parallel a child's natural language learning.

Accepted Answer

A) assisted 
B) remedial 
C) complex 
D) whole 
A) assisted 
B) remedial 
C) complex 
D) whole

Question 2

Sabine has a severe impairment in reading and spelling ability.Identify the condition with which Sabine would most accurately be diagnosed.

Accepted Answer

A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B) Dysgraphia 
C) Dyslexia 
D) Dyscalculia 
A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B) Dysgraphia 
C) Dyslexia 
D) Dyscalculia

Question 3

_____ are characterized by an uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells.

Accepted Answer

A) Blood and bone cancers 
B) All child cancers 
C) Skin and bone cancers 
D) Skin and blood cancers 
A) Blood and bone cancers 
B) All child cancers 
C) Skin and bone cancers 
D) Skin and blood cancers

Question 4

_____ refers to being alert,mentally present,and cognitively flexible while going through life's everyday activities and tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) Mindlessness 
B) Mindfulness 
C) Elasticity 
D) Creativity 
A) Mindlessness 
B) Mindfulness 
C) Elasticity 
D) Creativity

Question 5

From the following,identify an important difference between the reasoning of children and the reasoning of scientists.

Accepted Answer

A) Children tend to bias the experiments in favor of whatever hypothesis they began with. 
B) Children fail to place enough emphasis on causal mechanisms. 
C) Children intuitively design experiments that can distinguish among alternative causes. 
D) Children place a great deal of emphasis on causal mechanisms. 
A) Children tend to bias the experiments in favor of whatever hypothesis they began with. 
B) Children fail to place enough emphasis on causal mechanisms. 
C) Children intuitively design experiments that can distinguish among alternative causes. 
D) Children place a great deal of emphasis on causal mechanisms.

Question 6

"What would you do if you could be invisible for a day?" is an example of a question that has many possible answers and fosters _____ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) divergent 
B) convergent 
C) critical 
D) oblique 
A) divergent 
B) convergent 
C) critical 
D) oblique

Question 7

Jacob is a third-grader and has a disability that has caused him to be separated from his peers during the school day.Recently Jacob has been moved to the regular third-grade classroom.This is an instance of:

Accepted Answer

A) transforming. 
B) transitioning. 
C) incorporation. 
D) inclusion. 
A) transforming. 
B) transitioning. 
C) incorporation. 
D) inclusion.

Question 8

Mitchell has been placed in the 96th percentile in terms of his BMI.His doctor would likely tell his parents that he is:

Accepted Answer

A) obese. 
B) overweight. 
C) at risk for being overweight. 
D) at a healthy weight. 
A) obese. 
B) overweight. 
C) at risk for being overweight. 
D) at a healthy weight.

Question 9

Samuel,8,has difficulty in one or more basic numerical skills.His physician diagnosed him as suffering from a learning disability called _____,or developmental arithmetic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) dyscalculia 
B) dysgraphia 
C) dyslexia 
D) dyspraxia 
A) dyscalculia 
B) dysgraphia 
C) dyslexia 
D) dyspraxia

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct definition of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a moderately-low IQ,usually above50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has slight trouble adjusting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)first displays these characteristics by age 25. 
B) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually above 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has little or no trouble adjusting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3)first displays these characteristics by age 5. 
C) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually below 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has a lot of difficulty adapting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3)first exhibits these characteristics by age 25. 
D) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)first exhibits these characteristics by age 18. 
A) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a moderately-low IQ,usually above50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has slight trouble adjusting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)first displays these characteristics by age 25. 
B) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually above 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has little or no trouble adjusting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3)first displays these characteristics by age 5. 
C) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually below 50 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has a lot of difficulty adapting to the demands of a competitive environment; and (3)first exhibits these characteristics by age 25. 
D) It is a condition of limited mental ability in which the individual (1)has a low IQ,usually below 70 on a traditional intelligence test; (2)has difficulty adapting to the demands of everyday life; and (3)first exhibits these characteristics by age 18.

Question 11

What causes the autism spectrum disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Improper family socialization. 
B) It isa brain dysfunction with abnormalities in brain structure and neurotransmitters. 
C) Damage to the prefrontal cortex of the brain. 
D) Childhood immunizations. 
A) Improper family socialization. 
B) It isa brain dysfunction with abnormalities in brain structure and neurotransmitters. 
C) Damage to the prefrontal cortex of the brain. 
D) Childhood immunizations.

Question 12

_____ is knowledge about language,such as knowing what a preposition is or the ability to discuss the sounds of a language,and it allows children to think about their language,understand what words are,and even define them.

Accepted Answer

A) Metacognition 
B) Metalinguistic awareness 
C) Metapragmatics 
D) Morphology 
A) Metacognition 
B) Metalinguistic awareness 
C) Metapragmatics 
D) Morphology

Question 13

Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's:

Accepted Answer

A) height. 
B) body mass index. 
C) weight. 
D) waist circumference. 
A) height. 
B) body mass index. 
C) weight. 
D) waist circumference.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an effective memory strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Encourage elaboration,or more extensive processing 
B) Encourage the use of mental imagery 
C) Encourage memorization rather than understanding of information 
D) Repeat with variations and link information early and often 
A) Encourage elaboration,or more extensive processing 
B) Encourage the use of mental imagery 
C) Encourage memorization rather than understanding of information 
D) Repeat with variations and link information early and often

Question 15

Is giftedness a product of heredity or environment? Give one example.

Accepted Answer

It is likely that giftedness is a produc

Question 16

According to Robert J.Sternberg,which type of intelligence in students is most likely to be favored in conventional schooling?

Accepted Answer

According to Robert J.Sternberg,students

Question 17

A(n)_____ is a written statement that spells out a program that is specifically tailored for the student with a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) tailored education plan (TEP) 
B) individualized education plan (IEP) 
C) exclusive education plan (EEP) 
D) disabilities education plan (DEP) 
A) tailored education plan (TEP) 
B) individualized education plan (IEP) 
C) exclusive education plan (EEP) 
D) disabilities education plan (DEP)

Question 18

In relation to the cognitive development theory,Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 7 to 11 
D) 10 to 13 
A) 3 to 5 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 7 to 11 
D) 10 to 13

Question 19

A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs _____ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) in adulthood 
B) in infancy 
C) three years later 
D) two years earlier 
A) in adulthood 
B) in infancy 
C) three years later 
D) two years earlier

Question 20

_____ is a severe developmental disorder that has its onset in the first three years of life and includes deficiencies in social relationships,abnormalities in communication,and restricted,repetitive,and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Asperger syndrome 
B) ADHD 
C) Autistic disorder 
D) ICF syndrome 
A) Asperger syndrome 
B) ADHD 
C) Autistic disorder 
D) ICF syndrome

The _____-language approach stresses that reading instruction should parallel a child's natural language learning.

Sabine has a severe impairment in reading and spelling ability.Identify the condition with which Sabine would most accurately be diagnosed.

_____ are characterized by an uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells.

_____ refers to being alert,mentally present,and cognitively flexible while going through life's everyday activities and tasks.

From the following,identify an important difference between the reasoning of children and the reasoning of scientists.

"What would you do if you could be invisible for a day?" is an example of a question that has many possible answers and fosters _____ thinking.

Jacob is a third-grader and has a disability that has caused him to be separated from his peers during the school day.Recently Jacob has been moved to the regular third-grade classroom.This is an instance of:

Mitchell has been placed in the 96th percentile in terms of his BMI.His doctor would likely tell his parents that he is:

Samuel,8,has difficulty in one or more basic numerical skills.His physician diagnosed him as suffering from a learning disability called _____,or developmental arithmetic disorder.

Which of the following is the correct definition of intellectual disability?

What causes the autism spectrum disorders?

_____ is knowledge about language,such as knowing what a preposition is or the ability to discuss the sounds of a language,and it allows children to think about their language,understand what words are,and even define them.

Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's:

Which of the following is NOT an effective memory strategy?

Is giftedness a product of heredity or environment? Give one example.

According to Robert J.Sternberg,which type of intelligence in students is most likely to be favored in conventional schooling?

A(n)_____ is a written statement that spells out a program that is specifically tailored for the student with a disability.

In relation to the cognitive development theory,Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately _____ years of age.

A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs _____ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.

_____ is a severe developmental disorder that has its onset in the first three years of life and includes deficiencies in social relationships,abnormalities in communication,and restricted,repetitive,and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

The _____-language approach stresses that reading instruction should parallel a child's natural language learning.

Sabine has a severe impairment in reading and spelling ability.Identify the condition with which Sabine would most accurately be diagnosed.

_____ are characterized by an uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells.

_____ refers to being alert,mentally present,and cognitively flexible while going through life's everyday activities and tasks.

From the following,identify an important difference between the reasoning of children and the reasoning of scientists.

"What would you do if you could be invisible for a day?" is an example of a question that has many possible answers and fosters _____ thinking.

Jacob is a third-grader and has a disability that has caused him to be separated from his peers during the school day.Recently Jacob has been moved to the regular third-grade classroom.This is an instance of:

Mitchell has been placed in the 96th percentile in terms of his BMI.His doctor would likely tell his parents that he is:

Samuel,8,has difficulty in one or more basic numerical skills.His physician diagnosed him as suffering from a learning disability called _____,or developmental arithmetic disorder.

Which of the following is the correct definition of intellectual disability?

What causes the autism spectrum disorders?

_____ is knowledge about language,such as knowing what a preposition is or the ability to discuss the sounds of a language,and it allows children to think about their language,understand what words are,and even define them.

Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's:

Which of the following is NOT an effective memory strategy?

Is giftedness a product of heredity or environment? Give one example.

According to Robert J.Sternberg,which type of intelligence in students is most likely to be favored in conventional schooling?

A(n)_____ is a written statement that spells out a program that is specifically tailored for the student with a disability.

In relation to the cognitive development theory,Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately _____ years of age.

A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs _____ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.

_____ is a severe developmental disorder that has its onset in the first three years of life and includes deficiencies in social relationships,abnormalities in communication,and restricted,repetitive,and stereotyped patterns of behavior.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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