Question 1

In the preschool years,both boys and girls

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A) slim down as the trunks of their bodies lengthen. 
B) put on additional weight as the trunks of their bodies lengthen. 
C) slim down but the trunks of their bodies do not change. 
D) put on additional weight but the trunks of their bodies do not change. 
A) slim down as the trunks of their bodies lengthen. 
B) put on additional weight as the trunks of their bodies lengthen. 
C) slim down but the trunks of their bodies do not change. 
D) put on additional weight but the trunks of their bodies do not change.

Question 2

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

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Puberty ushers in the most rapid increas

Question 3

______________________ are the tiny gaps between neurons where connections between axons and dendrites take place; as the infant develops,these connections between axons and dendrites proliferate.

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A) Cerebrums 
B) Synapses 
C) Myelin sheaths 
D) Nuclei 
A) Cerebrums 
B) Synapses 
C) Myelin sheaths 
D) Nuclei

Question 4

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have concerns about feeding newborns and infants in

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A) the United States. 
B) impoverished countries. 
C) Canada. 
D) None of these. 
A) the United States. 
B) impoverished countries. 
C) Canada. 
D) None of these.

Question 5

Researchers have found that adolescents sleep an average of ____ hours and ____ minutes when given the opportunity to sleep as long as they like.

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A) 4; 30 
B) 6; 20 
C) 7; 45 
D) 9; 25 Refer to pages 123-124 
A) 4; 30 
B) 6; 20 
C) 7; 45 
D) 9; 25 Refer to pages 123-124

Question 6

Who is closest to half of her adult height?

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A) Kara, who is five years old 
B) Heather, who is seven years old 
C) Victoria, who is four years old 
D) Sarah, who is two years old 
A) Kara, who is five years old 
B) Heather, who is seven years old 
C) Victoria, who is four years old 
D) Sarah, who is two years old

Question 7

The World Health Organization and UNICEF are in favour of

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

Question 8

In order for menarche to begin,estradiol levels must increase how many times over?

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A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 8 
D) 16 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 8 
D) 16

Question 9

________________________ are the most common cause of severe injury and death in middle and late childhood.

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A) Infectious diseases 
B) Congenital abnormalities 
C) Falls 
D) Motor vehicle accidents 
A) Infectious diseases 
B) Congenital abnormalities 
C) Falls 
D) Motor vehicle accidents

Question 10

REM refers to

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

Question 11

Newborns sleep _________ hours a day.

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A) 10 to 11 
B) 12 to 13 
C) 14 to 15 
D) 16 to 17 
A) 10 to 11 
B) 12 to 13 
C) 14 to 15 
D) 16 to 17

Question 12

If adolescents need more sleep before beginning their school day,which of the following should be done?

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A) Ensure that the adolescent goes to bed by 9:30 pm. 
B) Shorten the school day so the adolescent can take a small rest. 
C) Start the school day later so the adolescent can sleep in longer. 
D) Make sure the adolescent has his or her own room so as not to be disturbed. 
A) Ensure that the adolescent goes to bed by 9:30 pm. 
B) Shorten the school day so the adolescent can take a small rest. 
C) Start the school day later so the adolescent can sleep in longer. 
D) Make sure the adolescent has his or her own room so as not to be disturbed.

Question 13

Infants grow to approximately one and a half times their birth length during their first year of life.How is this growth spread out over the year?

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A) approximately 10 cm every other month 
B) most of the growth occurs in the last 6 months 
C) approximately 2.5 cm per month 
D) in unpredictable spurts 
A) approximately 10 cm every other month 
B) most of the growth occurs in the last 6 months 
C) approximately 2.5 cm per month 
D) in unpredictable spurts

Question 14

The average age of menarche,a girl's first menstruation,in Canada is approximately ________.

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A) 10 years 
B) 12 ½ years 
C) 15 ½ years 
D) 18 years 
A) 10 years 
B) 12 ½ years 
C) 15 ½ years 
D) 18 years

Question 15

The brains of animals growing up in an enriched environment develop better than the brains of animals reared in standard or isolated conditions.The brains of the animals in the enriched environment weighed more,had thicker layers,and had more neural connections.This statement is a strong argument that

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A) animal and human research is very different. 
B) early enrichment can benefit the young in a species. 
C) animal and human research is very different and that early enrichment can benefit the young in a species. 
D) None of these. 
A) animal and human research is very different. 
B) early enrichment can benefit the young in a species. 
C) animal and human research is very different and that early enrichment can benefit the young in a species. 
D) None of these.

Question 16

Define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

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When an infant stops

Question 17

In adolescents between 10 and 19 years of age,which one of the following is not a leading cause of death?

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A) drug use 
B) accidents 
C) leukemia 
D) cardiovascular disease 
A) drug use 
B) accidents 
C) leukemia 
D) cardiovascular disease

Question 18

What area of the cerebrum is involved in hearing?

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

Question 19

There are cultural variations in infant sleeping patterns.Give several examples.

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Several examples of cultural variations

Question 20

Which of the following is not the most noticeable area of sexual maturation in boys?

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A) penis elongation 
B) testes development 
C) growth of facial hair 
D) a complete halt in the growth spurt 
A) penis elongation 
B) testes development 
C) growth of facial hair 
D) a complete halt in the growth spurt

In the preschool years,both boys and girls

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

______________________ are the tiny gaps between neurons where connections between axons and dendrites take place; as the infant develops,these connections between axons and dendrites proliferate.

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have concerns about feeding newborns and infants in

Researchers have found that adolescents sleep an average of hours and minutes when given the opportunity to sleep as long as they like.

Who is closest to half of her adult height?

The World Health Organization and UNICEF are in favour of

In order for menarche to begin,estradiol levels must increase how many times over?

________________________ are the most common cause of severe injury and death in middle and late childhood.

REM refers to

Newborns sleep _________ hours a day.

If adolescents need more sleep before beginning their school day,which of the following should be done?

Infants grow to approximately one and a half times their birth length during their first year of life.How is this growth spread out over the year?

The average age of menarche,a girl's first menstruation,in Canada is approximately ________.

Define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

In adolescents between 10 and 19 years of age,which one of the following is not a leading cause of death?

What area of the cerebrum is involved in hearing?

There are cultural variations in infant sleeping patterns.Give several examples.

Which of the following is not the most noticeable area of sexual maturation in boys?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

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Language Development

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Exam 4: Physical Development and Health

In the preschool years,both boys and girls

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

______________________ are the tiny gaps between neurons where connections between axons and dendrites take place; as the infant develops,these connections between axons and dendrites proliferate.

The World Health Organization and UNICEF have concerns about feeding newborns and infants in

Researchers have found that adolescents sleep an average of ____ hours and ____ minutes when given the opportunity to sleep as long as they like.

Who is closest to half of her adult height?

The World Health Organization and UNICEF are in favour of

In order for menarche to begin,estradiol levels must increase how many times over?

________________________ are the most common cause of severe injury and death in middle and late childhood.

REM refers to

Newborns sleep _________ hours a day.

If adolescents need more sleep before beginning their school day,which of the following should be done?

Infants grow to approximately one and a half times their birth length during their first year of life.How is this growth spread out over the year?

The average age of menarche,a girl's first menstruation,in Canada is approximately ________.

Define Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

In adolescents between 10 and 19 years of age,which one of the following is not a leading cause of death?

What area of the cerebrum is involved in hearing?

There are cultural variations in infant sleeping patterns.Give several examples.

Which of the following is not the most noticeable area of sexual maturation in boys?

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 Technology

Filters

Researchers have found that adolescents sleep an average of hours and minutes when given the opportunity to sleep as long as they like.