Exam 5: The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

The speed of physical growth in the first year is continued during the second year.

Research has found that the own-race effect is the result of innate prejudice against those who look unfamiliar.

Newborns' sense of touch allows them to _____.

The food enjoyed in different cultures may aid in human survival.

Twelve-month-old Emily has slept in her parents' bed since she was born. This custom is called "_____."

The "Back to Sleep" campaign has cut the rate of _____ dramatically.

Between 12 and 24 months, infant growth is generally slower than it was in the first year.

The ____ growth trend means "center-out."

The own-race effect refers to babies' superior skill at differentiating faces from their own _____.

Hasan is 2 years old and does not have enough food. As a result, he has unusual swelling in his face and abdomen, and thin, colorless hair. Hasan is suffering from _____.

What three factors contribute to the ability to walk?

The part of the brain that seems dedicated to the perception of faces is the _____ area.

Gross motor skills are _____.

The fats and sugars used in formula make it more digestible than breast milk.

List three of the advantages of breast-feeding.

An infant's inborn drive to remedy deficits is called "_____."

Dendrite growth is the major reason that brain weight triples in the first two years.

_____ is the thick, high-calorie fluid that is secreted by a new mother's breasts in the days immediately following birth.

When a child is more than two standard deviations underweight for his or her age, the child is suffering from a condition called "_____."

Pruning is the process by which _____.