Exam 6: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Children are about _____________old before their memories seem to work.

Which theory of language would claim that the fact that different parts of the country have unique accents supports their theory?

If you have trouble being able to understand what is being said to you and there is nothing wrong with your hearing,what area of the brain may be implicated?

According to the research cited in your text,which cultures' caregivers are more likely to take charge of their toddler's activities and problem solving?

The psychometric approach is useful in identifying developmental delays.

Synapses in the __________ increase dramatically at 8 months.

Another name for implicit memory is

If you want your child to learn,you should

Current programs already exist to help low-income infants and toddlers,but more are needed.

Two- year-old David knows that four-legged furry animals with a tail are dogs because he has one.One day he sees a cat and calls it a "doggie." This is an example of

The approach to language acquisition that takes both biology and social experience is called

Language is usually housed in which lobe of the brain?

David's mother corrects him and explains that cats are different from dogs because they meow,have claws,and have long whiskers.David now sees a cat and says "kitty." This is an example of

Before a memory can be made,it first has to be

Teaching a child to be bilingual is easier in the first few years of life and is ultimately beneficial.

Glenn was enjoying looking at the mobile but now he has turned away from it.He has

Piaget believed the stages of cognitive development are

John is able to regulate his attention,thinking,and behavior.He has a well-developed

Researchers can investigate babies' minds by how much they suck on a pacifier.

______________ occurs when a new experience changes the way the child thinks and structures information.