Question 1

By 7 or 8 months,most babies can stand with help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

One-month-old Godfrey is shown a picture of a human face.How is he most likely to look at the face?

Accepted Answer

A) He will focus mainly on the interior of the face. 
B) He will look mainly at the outer edges of the face. 
C) He will look mainly at the bottom of the face. 
D) He will scan all parts of the face equally. 
A) He will focus mainly on the interior of the face. 
B) He will look mainly at the outer edges of the face. 
C) He will look mainly at the bottom of the face. 
D) He will scan all parts of the face equally. B

Question 3

Moving the legs alternately,while transferring body weight from one foot to the other,is an essential element of walking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Detection of hearing impairments early in infancy

Accepted Answer

A) is not possible. 
B) is not predictive of hearing impairments later in life. 
C) does not increase the probability of treatment success. 
D) increases the likelihood of being able to treat the problem. 
A) is not possible. 
B) is not predictive of hearing impairments later in life. 
C) does not increase the probability of treatment success. 
D) increases the likelihood of being able to treat the problem.

Question 5

By what age do infants typically have vision as good as that of normal adults?

Accepted Answer

A) at birth 
B) by 2 months of age 
C) by 1 year of age 
D) by 2 years of age 
A) at birth 
B) by 2 months of age 
C) by 1 year of age 
D) by 2 years of age

Question 6

Interposition refers to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) nearby objects look substantially larger than objects in the distance. 
B) parallel lines come together at a single point in the distance. 
C) the texture of objects changes from coarse,but distinct,for nearby objects to finer and less distinct for distant objects. 
D) nearby objects partially obscure more distant objects. 
A) nearby objects look substantially larger than objects in the distance. 
B) parallel lines come together at a single point in the distance. 
C) the texture of objects changes from coarse,but distinct,for nearby objects to finer and less distinct for distant objects. 
D) nearby objects partially obscure more distant objects.

Question 7

Infants can differentiate sour,salty,bitter,and sweet tastes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of the cause and treatment of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) Drug therapy alone is not very effective in treating hyperactivity. 
B) Academic and social skills are best treated with a combination of medication and other treatment. 
C) ADHD usually is caused by the child's diet. 
D) There is no evidence that heredity contributes to the incidence of ADHD. 
A) Drug therapy alone is not very effective in treating hyperactivity. 
B) Academic and social skills are best treated with a combination of medication and other treatment. 
C) ADHD usually is caused by the child's diet. 
D) There is no evidence that heredity contributes to the incidence of ADHD.

Question 9

If an infant does not respond to its own name by __________ months,parents should begin to be concerned about a possible hearing impairment.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 or 2 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 8 or 9 
D) 12 
A) 1 or 2 
B) 4 or 5 
C) 8 or 9 
D) 12

Question 10

Twin studies show that ADHD

Accepted Answer

A) has a hereditary component. 
B) does not have a hereditary component. 
C) is commonly diagnosed in both members of pairs of identical and fraternal twins. 
D) is commonly diagnosed in both members of pairs of fraternal,but not identical twins. 
A) has a hereditary component. 
B) does not have a hereditary component. 
C) is commonly diagnosed in both members of pairs of identical and fraternal twins. 
D) is commonly diagnosed in both members of pairs of fraternal,but not identical twins.

Question 11

The nervous system receives,selects,modifies,and organizes stimulation from the world by using

Accepted Answer

A) genetic processes. 
B) emotional processes. 
C) physical and motor processes. 
D) sensory and perceptual processes. 
A) genetic processes. 
B) emotional processes. 
C) physical and motor processes. 
D) sensory and perceptual processes.

Question 12

By 4 to 6 months of age,infants use retinal disparity as a depth cue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Infants hear as well as adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most infants cannot coordinate the motions of their hands until they are 12 months old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Based on what you know about the infant's visual system,how would you decorate a child's nursery so that it is consistent with the young infant's visual ability? Include information on acuity and pattern perception.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will be similar to the fol

Question 16

African American and Hispanic American children are more likely than European American children to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Three-month-old Jon is placed on the deep side of the visual cliff.Jon's heart rate should

Accepted Answer

A) accelerate,indicating fear. 
B) decelerate,indicating interest. 
C) stay the same,indicating that he cannot perceive depth. 
D) decelerate at first,then accelerate as Jon realizes what is going on and becomes afraid. 
A) accelerate,indicating fear. 
B) decelerate,indicating interest. 
C) stay the same,indicating that he cannot perceive depth. 
D) decelerate at first,then accelerate as Jon realizes what is going on and becomes afraid.

Question 18

After first learning to do a backbend and then learning to stand up from a backbend,Janine combined those two elements to do a complete back walkover.Janine's combining of the two component skills to perform a more complex skill is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) differentiation. 
B) locomotion. 
C) a fine-motor skill. 
D) integration. 
A) differentiation. 
B) locomotion. 
C) a fine-motor skill. 
D) integration.

Question 19

The ability to maintain an upright posture is one component skill of walking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Children spend nearly half of their time in physical education classes standing around,rather than exercising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

By 7 or 8 months,most babies can stand with help.

One-month-old Godfrey is shown a picture of a human face.How is he most likely to look at the face?

Moving the legs alternately,while transferring body weight from one foot to the other,is an essential element of walking.

Detection of hearing impairments early in infancy

By what age do infants typically have vision as good as that of normal adults?

Interposition refers to the fact that

Infants can differentiate sour,salty,bitter,and sweet tastes.

Which of the following is TRUE of the cause and treatment of ADHD?

If an infant does not respond to its own name by __________ months,parents should begin to be concerned about a possible hearing impairment.

Twin studies show that ADHD

The nervous system receives,selects,modifies,and organizes stimulation from the world by using

By 4 to 6 months of age,infants use retinal disparity as a depth cue.

Infants hear as well as adults.

Most infants cannot coordinate the motions of their hands until they are 12 months old.

Based on what you know about the infant's visual system,how would you decorate a child's nursery so that it is consistent with the young infant's visual ability? Include information on acuity and pattern perception.

African American and Hispanic American children are more likely than European American children to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD.

Three-month-old Jon is placed on the deep side of the visual cliff.Jon's heart rate should

After first learning to do a backbend and then learning to stand up from a backbend,Janine combined those two elements to do a complete back walkover.Janine's combining of the two component skills to perform a more complex skill is referred to as

The ability to maintain an upright posture is one component skill of walking.

Children spend nearly half of their time in physical education classes standing around,rather than exercising.

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Exam 5: Perceptual and Motor Development

By 7 or 8 months,most babies can stand with help.

One-month-old Godfrey is shown a picture of a human face.How is he most likely to look at the face?

Moving the legs alternately,while transferring body weight from one foot to the other,is an essential element of walking.

Detection of hearing impairments early in infancy

By what age do infants typically have vision as good as that of normal adults?

Interposition refers to the fact that

Infants can differentiate sour,salty,bitter,and sweet tastes.

Which of the following is TRUE of the cause and treatment of ADHD?

If an infant does not respond to its own name by __________ months,parents should begin to be concerned about a possible hearing impairment.

Twin studies show that ADHD

The nervous system receives,selects,modifies,and organizes stimulation from the world by using

By 4 to 6 months of age,infants use retinal disparity as a depth cue.

Infants hear as well as adults.

Most infants cannot coordinate the motions of their hands until they are 12 months old.

Based on what you know about the infant's visual system,how would you decorate a child's nursery so that it is consistent with the young infant's visual ability? Include information on acuity and pattern perception.

African American and Hispanic American children are more likely than European American children to be diagnosed and treated for ADHD.

Three-month-old Jon is placed on the deep side of the visual cliff.Jon's heart rate should

After first learning to do a backbend and then learning to stand up from a backbend,Janine combined those two elements to do a complete back walkover.Janine's combining of the two component skills to perform a more complex skill is referred to as

The ability to maintain an upright posture is one component skill of walking.

Children spend nearly half of their time in physical education classes standing around,rather than exercising.

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Prenatal Development, Birth and the Newborn

Growth and Health

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behavior

Gender and Development

Family Relationships

Influences Beyond the Family

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