Question 1

Infants with failure to thrive (FTT) are more likely to be described as voracious eaters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A) It is located above the medulla. 
B) It becomes increasingly wrinkled as a child develops. 
C) It controls basic functions, such as heartbeat and respiration. 
D) It is only one-eighth of a centimeter in length.

Question 3

When one-month-old neonates are given the opportunity to look at human faces, they tend to pay most attention to the edges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________transmits impulses to other neurons.

Accepted Answer

A) A myelin sheath 
B) An axon 
C) A dendrite 
D) The amygdala

Question 5

Briefly explain proximodistal development in infants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain proximodistal development in infants....

Question 6

Which of the following is a similarity between sensory changes and motor changes in infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Both are fully developed at the time of birth. 
B) Both are passive modes of development. 
C) Both are linked to the maturation of the nervous system. 
D) Both can be achieved without sensory stimulation.

Question 7

In the context of the ability of neonates to lift and hold their torsos and heads, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They generally manage to hold their heads quite well; hence, supporting the head is not necessary. 
B) They cannot move their heads on their own. 
C) They can move their heads slightly to the side. 
D) They can lift their heads and torsos for short periods of time when on their stomachs.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the growth spurts of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) The first major growth spurt of the brain occurs during the fourth and fifth months of prenatal development. 
B) The first major growth spurt of the brain occurs between the 25th week of prenatal development and the end of the second year after birth. 
C) The first growth spurt of the brain is due primarily to the proliferation of dendrites and axon terminals. 
D) The second growth spurt of the brain is due to the formation of neurons.

Question 9

In the context of introducing solid foods to an infant, which of the following is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) Solid foods should not be introduced until about 12 to 15 months of age. 
B) Solid foods should be introduced only when an infant is two to three years of age. 
C) Solid foods should be given to an infant from birth. 
D) Solid foods should not be introduced until about four to six months of age.

Question 10

Briefly explain cephalocaudal development in neonates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain cephalocaudal development in neonates....

Question 11

Dennis is four months old. He holds his toys between his fingers and palm when he plays with them. He does not use his thumb even after his mother shows him how to hold something the right way. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) an ulnar grasp 
B) canalization 
C) a pincer grasp 
D) habituation

Question 12

The high _____ of a myelin sheath insulates a neuron from electrically charged atoms in the fluids that encase the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) fat content 
B) protein content 
C) carbohydrate content 
D) fiber content

Question 13

Infants can hold objects in each hand and inspect them in turn by the age of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) two months 
B) eleven months 
C) four days 
D) three weeks

Question 14

People often get accustomed to a loud or irritating noise after being exposed to it for a considerable amount of time. This best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) habituation 
B) canalization 
C) assimilation 
D) generalization

Question 15

Isabel is a 5-month-old girl. She has not gained any weight in the last month. She feeds and sleeps irregularly. She also cries frequently and becomes irritable whenever her mother picks her up. Isabel is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple sclerosis 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) failure to thrive syndrome 
D) Down syndrome

Question 16

If a neonate's finger is pricked or burned, he or she may withdraw the finger and also thrash about, cry, and show general signs of distress. If a toddler's finger is pricked or burned, he or she shows distress and withdraws the finger, but is less likely to thrash about wildly. This scenario best exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the Babinski reflex 
B) an instance of regression 
C) the Moro reflex 
D) an instance of differentiation

Question 17

Among neonates, the arms:

Accepted Answer

A) are longer than the legs. 
B) are shorter than the legs. 
C) are about the same length as the legs. 
D) develop more slowly than the legs after the first birthday due to cephalocaudal development.

Question 18

The medulla refers to an area in the front part of the brain and is responsible for higher-level thinking and memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Breakdown of myelin is believed to be associated with _____, a source of cognitive decline that begins later in life.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple sclerosis 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) autism 
D) Down syndrome

Question 20

Max, a two-year-old boy, suffered from jaundice for three months. During this period, he lost five pounds and his physical growth was not normal. After he recovered from his illness, he gained eight pounds and grew by two inches. Max's growth after his recovery from jaundice can be described as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) canalization 
B) myelination 
C) differentiation 
D) habituation

Exam 5: Infancy: Physical Development

Infants with failure to thrive (FTT) are more likely to be described as voracious eaters.

Which of the following is true of the cerebellum?

When one-month-old neonates are given the opportunity to look at human faces, they tend to pay most attention to the edges.

__________transmits impulses to other neurons.

Briefly explain proximodistal development in infants.

Which of the following is a similarity between sensory changes and motor changes in infants?

In the context of the ability of neonates to lift and hold their torsos and heads, which of the following is true?

Which of the following is true of the growth spurts of the brain?

In the context of introducing solid foods to an infant, which of the following is recommended?

Briefly explain cephalocaudal development in neonates.

Dennis is four months old. He holds his toys between his fingers and palm when he plays with them. He does not use his thumb even after his mother shows him how to hold something the right way. This is an example of _____.

The high _____ of a myelin sheath insulates a neuron from electrically charged atoms in the fluids that encase the nervous system.

Infants can hold objects in each hand and inspect them in turn by the age of _____.

People often get accustomed to a loud or irritating noise after being exposed to it for a considerable amount of time. This best exemplifies _____.

Isabel is a 5-month-old girl. She has not gained any weight in the last month. She feeds and sleeps irregularly. She also cries frequently and becomes irritable whenever her mother picks her up. Isabel is most likely to be diagnosed with _____.

Among neonates, the arms:

The medulla refers to an area in the front part of the brain and is responsible for higher-level thinking and memory.

Breakdown of myelin is believed to be associated with _____, a source of cognitive decline that begins later in life.