Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about overweight and obesity rates in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most overweight babies become overweight adults. 
B)  Being overweight in middle childhood significantly increases the likelihood of being overweight as an adult. 
C)  Adult obesity patterns are set more in adolescence than in other developmental stages. 
D)  Most overweight and obese children lose weight by adolescence. 
A)  Most overweight babies become overweight adults. 
B)  Being overweight in middle childhood significantly increases the likelihood of being overweight as an adult. 
C)  Adult obesity patterns are set more in adolescence than in other developmental stages. 
D)  Most overweight and obese children lose weight by adolescence.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive function that improves significantly as a result of brain growth and development in middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention 
B)  information-processing speed 
C)  logic 
D)  person perception 
A)  selective attention 
B)  information-processing speed 
C)  logic 
D)  person perception

Question 3

Which psychologist does not belong with the others in this list?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert Sternberg 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Howard Gardner 
D)  Daniel Goleman 
A)  Robert Sternberg 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Howard Gardner 
D)  Daniel Goleman

Question 4

Which of the following statements offers an accepted explanation for boy's overall poorer school performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  uninteresting male role models 
B)  educational materials do not match interests 
C)  innate biological differences 
D)  pressure from expectations is too high 
A)  uninteresting male role models 
B)  educational materials do not match interests 
C)  innate biological differences 
D)  pressure from expectations is too high

Question 5

In Canada, the frequency of the use of standardized achievement tests has

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased. 
B)  increased substantially for all school-aged children. 
C)  decreased in favour of increased use of projective tests. 
D)  stayed the same. 
A)  decreased. 
B)  increased substantially for all school-aged children. 
C)  decreased in favour of increased use of projective tests. 
D)  stayed the same.

Question 6

The information-processing view of children's cognitive development in middle childhood includes all of the following components EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  acquisition of automaticity. 
B)  accommodation of new schemes. 
C)  increased processing efficiency. 
D)  expanded expertise. 
A)  acquisition of automaticity. 
B)  accommodation of new schemes. 
C)  increased processing efficiency. 
D)  expanded expertise.

Question 7

A child's ability to apply cognitive skills, such as reversibility or class inclusion, to a variety of problems or situations is called

Accepted Answer

A)  processing efficiency. 
B)  automaticity. 
C)  horizontal decalage. 
D)  metacognition. 
A)  processing efficiency. 
B)  automaticity. 
C)  horizontal decalage. 
D)  metacognition.

Question 8

Which one of the following questions would be asked by developmental psychologists who use the information-processing perspective to understand children's cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  What cognitive structures are common to all children? 
B)  How does the efficient use of short-term memory capacity change with age? 
C)  How do children's developing sensory capabilities and improving motor skills support their cognitive development? 
D)  How does one child's cognitive ability compare to or differ from the average cognitive abilities of other children of the same age? 
A)  What cognitive structures are common to all children? 
B)  How does the efficient use of short-term memory capacity change with age? 
C)  How do children's developing sensory capabilities and improving motor skills support their cognitive development? 
D)  How does one child's cognitive ability compare to or differ from the average cognitive abilities of other children of the same age?

Question 9

Two major growth spurts take place during middle childhood. The first takes place between the ages of 6 and 8, and the second growth spurt takes place between the ages of 10 and 12.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Robert Siegler's research on problem-solving, children who use the preoperational-like Rule I

Accepted Answer

A)  take into account only one dimension of a problem. 
B)  can use a formula to systematically compare relevant factors. 
C)  can evaluate the merits of abstract proposals. 
D)  calculate and estimate using multiple dimensions or characteristics. 
A)  take into account only one dimension of a problem. 
B)  can use a formula to systematically compare relevant factors. 
C)  can evaluate the merits of abstract proposals. 
D)  calculate and estimate using multiple dimensions or characteristics.

Question 11

According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, the ability to be sensitive to the behaviour, moods, and needs of others is an example of the ________ type of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalist 
B)  intrapersonal 
C)  bodily kinesthetic 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  naturalist 
B)  intrapersonal 
C)  bodily kinesthetic 
D)  interpersonal

Question 12

Ali has a learning disability. To help her be successful, Ali has reduced assignments in her English and social studies classes. This type of change to help Ali is called

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusive learning programming. 
B)  program modification. 
C)  program accommodation. 
D)  balanced learning strategies. 
A)  inclusive learning programming. 
B)  program modification. 
C)  program accommodation. 
D)  balanced learning strategies.

Question 13

Researchers believe that the general problem that underlies poor reading skills is difficulty with sound-letter combinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ability to recall information from long-term memory without using short-term memory is called automaticity. This skill can only be acquired as a result of brain growth known as myelinization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which statement is true regarding heritage languages in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passing on language and culture (heritage) is the responsibility of the individual or family. 
B)  Aboriginal people have a well-defined system for preserving their cultural heritage and languages. 
C)  Governments must preserve heritage languages through legislation and protective policies. 
D)  The Canadian government's concern is English proficiency not heritage-language proficiency. 
A)  Passing on language and culture (heritage) is the responsibility of the individual or family. 
B)  Aboriginal people have a well-defined system for preserving their cultural heritage and languages. 
C)  Governments must preserve heritage languages through legislation and protective policies. 
D)  The Canadian government's concern is English proficiency not heritage-language proficiency.

Question 16

An education program that is set up to teach English to children part of the day and also teach some academic subjects only in English is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  bilingual education program. 
B)  submersion language program. 
C)  inclusive education program. 
D)  English as a second language program. 
A)  bilingual education program. 
B)  submersion language program. 
C)  inclusive education program. 
D)  English as a second language program.

Question 17

According to Robert Siegler, children's cognitive development occurs as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  improved operational efficiency and expanded short-term storage capacity. 
B)  children's physical development and improved motor skills. 
C)  improvements in metacognition. 
D)  the acquisition of basic rules that are then applied to new problems on the basis of experience. 
A)  improved operational efficiency and expanded short-term storage capacity. 
B)  children's physical development and improved motor skills. 
C)  improvements in metacognition. 
D)  the acquisition of basic rules that are then applied to new problems on the basis of experience.

Question 18

To be considered overweight, Body Mass Index (BMI) must be above the ________ for a child's sex and age.

Accepted Answer

A)  75th percentile 
B)  85th percentile 
C)  95th percentile 
D)  97th percentile 
A)  75th percentile 
B)  85th percentile 
C)  95th percentile 
D)  97th percentile

Question 19

Sam has ADHD. His teacher includes lots of activities, role plays, games, and organizing tools to help Sam stay focused and learn the material in a way that helps him. These instructional changes to help Sam are called

Accepted Answer

A)  IEPs. 
B)  program modifications. 
C)  program accommodations. 
D)  balanced learning strategies. 
A)  IEPs. 
B)  program modifications. 
C)  program accommodations. 
D)  balanced learning strategies.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about girls' and boys' physical development during middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys perform better than girls in activities that require strength and speed. 
B)  Girls are more advanced than boys in skeletal and muscular maturation, which makes girls more coordinated. 
C)  Girls are more advanced than boys in their rate of growth in height. 
D)  Boys are more advanced than girls in the development of fine motor coordination. 
A)  Boys perform better than girls in activities that require strength and speed. 
B)  Girls are more advanced than boys in skeletal and muscular maturation, which makes girls more coordinated. 
C)  Girls are more advanced than boys in their rate of growth in height. 
D)  Boys are more advanced than girls in the development of fine motor coordination.

Which of the following statements is true about overweight and obesity rates in childhood?

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive function that improves significantly as a result of brain growth and development in middle childhood?

Which psychologist does not belong with the others in this list?

Which of the following statements offers an accepted explanation for boy's overall poorer school performance?

In Canada, the frequency of the use of standardized achievement tests has

The information-processing view of children's cognitive development in middle childhood includes all of the following components EXCEPT

A child's ability to apply cognitive skills, such as reversibility or class inclusion, to a variety of problems or situations is called

Which one of the following questions would be asked by developmental psychologists who use the information-processing perspective to understand children's cognitive development?

Two major growth spurts take place during middle childhood. The first takes place between the ages of 6 and 8, and the second growth spurt takes place between the ages of 10 and 12.

In Robert Siegler's research on problem-solving, children who use the preoperational-like Rule I

According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, the ability to be sensitive to the behaviour, moods, and needs of others is an example of the ________ type of intelligence.

Ali has a learning disability. To help her be successful, Ali has reduced assignments in her English and social studies classes. This type of change to help Ali is called

Researchers believe that the general problem that underlies poor reading skills is difficulty with sound-letter combinations.

The ability to recall information from long-term memory without using short-term memory is called automaticity. This skill can only be acquired as a result of brain growth known as myelinization.

Which statement is true regarding heritage languages in Canada?

An education program that is set up to teach English to children part of the day and also teach some academic subjects only in English is called a(n)

According to Robert Siegler, children's cognitive development occurs as a result of

To be considered overweight, Body Mass Index (BMI) must be above the ________ for a child's sex and age.

Sam has ADHD. His teacher includes lots of activities, role plays, games, and organizing tools to help Sam stay focused and learn the material in a way that helps him. These instructional changes to help Sam are called

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about girls' and boys' physical development during middle childhood?

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Which of the following statements is true about overweight and obesity rates in childhood?

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive function that improves significantly as a result of brain growth and development in middle childhood?

Which psychologist does not belong with the others in this list?

Which of the following statements offers an accepted explanation for boy's overall poorer school performance?

In Canada, the frequency of the use of standardized achievement tests has

The information-processing view of children's cognitive development in middle childhood includes all of the following components EXCEPT

A child's ability to apply cognitive skills, such as reversibility or class inclusion, to a variety of problems or situations is called

Which one of the following questions would be asked by developmental psychologists who use the information-processing perspective to understand children's cognitive development?

Two major growth spurts take place during middle childhood. The first takes place between the ages of 6 and 8, and the second growth spurt takes place between the ages of 10 and 12.

In Robert Siegler's research on problem-solving, children who use the preoperational-like Rule I

According to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, the ability to be sensitive to the behaviour, moods, and needs of others is an example of the ________ type of intelligence.

Ali has a learning disability. To help her be successful, Ali has reduced assignments in her English and social studies classes. This type of change to help Ali is called

Researchers believe that the general problem that underlies poor reading skills is difficulty with sound-letter combinations.

The ability to recall information from long-term memory without using short-term memory is called automaticity. This skill can only be acquired as a result of brain growth known as myelinization.

Which statement is true regarding heritage languages in Canada?

An education program that is set up to teach English to children part of the day and also teach some academic subjects only in English is called a(n)

According to Robert Siegler, children's cognitive development occurs as a result of

To be considered overweight, Body Mass Index (BMI) must be above the ________ for a child's sex and age.

Sam has ADHD. His teacher includes lots of activities, role plays, games, and organizing tools to help Sam stay focused and learn the material in a way that helps him. These instructional changes to help Sam are called

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about girls' and boys' physical development during middle childhood?

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Prenatal Development and Birth

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Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood

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Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

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