Question 1

The rooting reflex helps newborn babies find the breast for feeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Means-end behavior occurs within the first 3 months of human life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Using baby talk with infants hinders language development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A news program reports that stunting has risen dramatically among Afghan children under age 5. What is the MOST likely reason for this finding?

Accepted Answer

A)  There was a temporary disruption in the food supply. 
B)  There was a long-term disruption in the food supply. 
C)  The food supply was adequate, but the Afghan diet lacked essential vitamins. 
D)  There were toxic levels of zinc in the water. 
A)  There was a temporary disruption in the food supply. 
B)  There was a long-term disruption in the food supply. 
C)  The food supply was adequate, but the Afghan diet lacked essential vitamins. 
D)  There were toxic levels of zinc in the water.

Question 5

Circular reactions help babies master the basics of the physical world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because they are so small and delicate, premature infants should not be touched often.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Co-sleeping is always bad for children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____, making connections between dendrites, and _____, a fatty layer around axons, are the neural changes that program development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Myelination; synaptogenesis 
B)  Synaptogenesis; myelination 
C)  Dendritization; axonization 
D)  Cortexization; cerebralization 
A)  Myelination; synaptogenesis 
B)  Synaptogenesis; myelination 
C)  Dendritization; axonization 
D)  Cortexization; cerebralization

Question 9

Ina's baby has colic. Her doctor should explain that colic is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem in mothering, meaning that Ina lacks the skills to soothe the baby. 
B)  personality problem, and the baby will become an irritable child. 
C)  physical problem, so the child should get medical help. 
D)  temporary issue that will go away after the first months of life. 
A)  problem in mothering, meaning that Ina lacks the skills to soothe the baby. 
B)  personality problem, and the baby will become an irritable child. 
C)  physical problem, so the child should get medical help. 
D)  temporary issue that will go away after the first months of life.

Question 10

To argue that the brain is plastic, José should mention which of the following points?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Among people who are blind from birth, the neurons programmed for vision will dissipate." 
B)  "Among babies who have a stroke in the language areas of the brain, language can never develop normally." 
C)  "Synaptogenesis occurs throughout life, so people can keep learning new things at every age." 
D)  "The myelin sheath keeps growing until very late in life." 
A)  "Among people who are blind from birth, the neurons programmed for vision will dissipate." 
B)  "Among babies who have a stroke in the language areas of the brain, language can never develop normally." 
C)  "Synaptogenesis occurs throughout life, so people can keep learning new things at every age." 
D)  "The myelin sheath keeps growing until very late in life."

Question 11

Survey malnutrition around the world. Is progress being made in combating this problem? Where has progress fallen short?

Accepted Answer

The good news is that stunting (that cla

Question 12

As an expert in human development, Dr. Park is giving new mothers tips about eating, crying, and sleeping during the first 2 years of life. Dr. Park should make which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't worry about your child being a picky eater from about age 18 to 24 months, as this is a normal mechanism built into evolution to keep toddlers from poisoning themselves." 
B)  "Avoid using kangaroo care in the first few months." 
C)  "When your baby gets a bit older, you must make sure that you promptly go into the room when he or she cries at night, so that the child can learn to self-soothe." 
D)  "Never co-sleep with your baby, as she will become less independent and more insecure." 
A)  "Don't worry about your child being a picky eater from about age 18 to 24 months, as this is a normal mechanism built into evolution to keep toddlers from poisoning themselves." 
B)  "Avoid using kangaroo care in the first few months." 
C)  "When your baby gets a bit older, you must make sure that you promptly go into the room when he or she cries at night, so that the child can learn to self-soothe." 
D)  "Never co-sleep with your baby, as she will become less independent and more insecure."

Question 13

To provide the right person-environment fit when babies begin to get mobile, parents should ensure safety by _____ the home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To provide the right person-environment fit when...

Question 14

By their first birthday, babies' vision is:

Accepted Answer

A)  superior to that of adults. 
B)  the same as that of adults. 
C)  as good as it was at birth. 
D)  very poor compared to that of adults. 
A)  superior to that of adults. 
B)  the same as that of adults. 
C)  as good as it was at birth. 
D)  very poor compared to that of adults.

Question 15

The _____ lobe is the last region of the brain to develop.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ lobe is the last region...

Question 16

Dr. Hooten is lecturing about brain development. Which statement should she make?

Accepted Answer

A) 
"After a period of neural death, each region of the cortex begins to produce synapses." 
B) 
"The myelin sheath is fully formed by age 8." 
C) 
"Synaptogenesis occurs throughout life." 
D) 
"The more synapses a person has, the more intelligent that person will be." 
A) 
"After a period of neural death, each region of the cortex begins to produce synapses." 
B) 
"The myelin sheath is fully formed by age 8." 
C) 
"Synaptogenesis occurs throughout life." 
D) 
"The more synapses a person has, the more intelligent that person will be."

Question 17

Synaptogenesis and myelination program every developing ability and skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Link the theorist with each piece of advice: (1) "Don't respond when your 1-year-old cries out from the crib"; (2) "Be as responsive as possible during the first year of life."

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) a behaviorist; (2) Bowlby 
B)  (1) Bowlby; (2) a behaviorist 
C)  (1) Erikson; (2) a behaviorist 
D)  (1) Bowlby; (2) Erikson 
A)  (1) a behaviorist; (2) Bowlby 
B)  (1) Bowlby; (2) a behaviorist 
C)  (1) Erikson; (2) a behaviorist 
D)  (1) Bowlby; (2) Erikson

Question 19

With regard to infant eating, which is the correct developmental sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  sucking reflex, everything into the mouth, food pickiness 
B)  everything into the mouth, sucking reflex, food pickiness 
C)  food pickiness, everything into the mouth, sucking reflex 
D)  sucking reflex, food pickiness, everything into the mouth 
A)  sucking reflex, everything into the mouth, food pickiness 
B)  everything into the mouth, sucking reflex, food pickiness 
C)  food pickiness, everything into the mouth, sucking reflex 
D)  sucking reflex, food pickiness, everything into the mouth

Question 20

Babies first tend to sleep totally through the night, without waking up, at about 6 months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The rooting reflex helps newborn babies find the breast for feeding.

Means-end behavior occurs within the first 3 months of human life.

Using baby talk with infants hinders language development.

A news program reports that stunting has risen dramatically among Afghan children under age 5. What is the MOST likely reason for this finding?

Circular reactions help babies master the basics of the physical world.

Because they are so small and delicate, premature infants should not be touched often.

Co-sleeping is always bad for children.

_, making connections between dendrites, and _, a fatty layer around axons, are the neural changes that program development.

Ina's baby has colic. Her doctor should explain that colic is a:

To argue that the brain is plastic, José should mention which of the following points?

Survey malnutrition around the world. Is progress being made in combating this problem? Where has progress fallen short?

As an expert in human development, Dr. Park is giving new mothers tips about eating, crying, and sleeping during the first 2 years of life. Dr. Park should make which of the following statements?

To provide the right person-environment fit when babies begin to get mobile, parents should ensure safety by _____ the home.

By their first birthday, babies' vision is:

The _____ lobe is the last region of the brain to develop.

Dr. Hooten is lecturing about brain development. Which statement should she make?

Synaptogenesis and myelination program every developing ability and skill.

Link the theorist with each piece of advice: (1) "Don't respond when your 1-year-old cries out from the crib"; (2) "Be as responsive as possible during the first year of life."

With regard to infant eating, which is the correct developmental sequence?

Babies first tend to sleep totally through the night, without waking up, at about 6 months of age.

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Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Settings for Development Home and School

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Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

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Exam 3: Infancy: Physical and Cognitive Development

The rooting reflex helps newborn babies find the breast for feeding.

Means-end behavior occurs within the first 3 months of human life.

Using baby talk with infants hinders language development.

A news program reports that stunting has risen dramatically among Afghan children under age 5. What is the MOST likely reason for this finding?

Circular reactions help babies master the basics of the physical world.

Because they are so small and delicate, premature infants should not be touched often.

Co-sleeping is always bad for children.

_____, making connections between dendrites, and _____, a fatty layer around axons, are the neural changes that program development.

Ina's baby has colic. Her doctor should explain that colic is a:

To argue that the brain is plastic, José should mention which of the following points?

Survey malnutrition around the world. Is progress being made in combating this problem? Where has progress fallen short?

As an expert in human development, Dr. Park is giving new mothers tips about eating, crying, and sleeping during the first 2 years of life. Dr. Park should make which of the following statements?

To provide the right person-environment fit when babies begin to get mobile, parents should ensure safety by _____ the home.

By their first birthday, babies' vision is:

The _____ lobe is the last region of the brain to develop.

Dr. Hooten is lecturing about brain development. Which statement should she make?

Synaptogenesis and myelination program every developing ability and skill.

Link the theorist with each piece of advice: (1) "Don't respond when your 1-year-old cries out from the crib"; (2) "Be as responsive as possible during the first year of life."

With regard to infant eating, which is the correct developmental sequence?

Babies first tend to sleep totally through the night, without waking up, at about 6 months of age.

The People and the Field

Prenatal Development, Pregnancy, and Birth

Infancy: Socioemotional Development

Early Childhood

Middle Childhood

Settings for Development Home and School

Physical Development

Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

Constructing an Adult Life

Relationships and Roles

Midlife

Later Life: Cognitive and Socioemotional Development

The Physical Challenges of Aging

Death and Dying

Filters

_, making connections between dendrites, and _, a fatty layer around axons, are the neural changes that program development.