Question 1

Marcus wants to know whether or not his daughter, Rebekah, can perceive different distances and depths. He wants to fashion a simple experiment to make this conclusion. Based on the work of Gibson and Walk, what sort of contraption could he build to test Rebekah's depth perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  a visual cliff 
B)  an operant chamber 
C)  a Skinner box 
D)  a galvanic skin sensor

Question 2

In a visual cliff apparatus, what appears under the glass to provide visual information about depth to a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  a series of diagonal lines (similar to lightning bolts) 
B)  a picture of the faces of the parents 
C)  a checkerboard pattern 
D)  a series of stuffed animals

Question 3

With regard to the ability to see colors, newborns

Accepted Answer

A)  can perceive a few colors. 
B)  are colorblind. 
C)  can see primary and secondary colors, but not blended colors. 
D)  can see the entire spectrum of colors.

Question 4

A judgment of depth using motion parallax relies heavily on the _____ of an object.

Accepted Answer

A)  color 
B)  speed 
C)  size 
D)  shape

Question 5

Newborn babies spend 2 to 3 hours a day, every day, crying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

With regard to the specialized brain of children, which of the following is NOT a relevant principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization is evident in early development. 
B)  Specialization progresses very differently between boys and girls. 
C)  Specialization takes on two forms. 
D)  Different brain systems specialize at a different rate.

Question 7

Marla has recently given birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. She is wrestling with the decision as to whether she should breastfeed or bottle-feed the child. What would you tell her if you were going to advocate strongly for the breastfeeding option?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marla has recently given birth to a...

Question 8

UNICEF (2006) estimates that about one in _____ children under five years of age suffers from malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  six 
C)  eight 
D)  ten

Question 9

A typical three-month old child would view a reflection of him- or herself in the mirror as a very interesting stimulus, but would not recognize it to be a visual depiction of themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Intersensory ________ is the theory that an infant's sensory systems are attuned to information that is presented simultaneously to different sensory modes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intersensory ________ is the theory that an...

Question 11

Retinal disparity and motion parallax are both examples of pictorial cues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why are African-American babies twice as likely to die from SIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more genetically predisposed to the disease. 
B)  They are more likely to have blood diseases that predispose them to SIDS. 
C)  Their parents are less intelligent than other parents. 
D)  They are more likely to be put to bed on their stomachs.

Question 13

Based on the different components of dynamic systems theory, you should not expect a child to be able walk on their own, unsupported, until they reach the age of ________ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  6-9 
B)  9-12 
C)  12-15 
D)  15-18

Question 14

Describe the notion of intersensory redundancy. How might knowledge of this be useful to the parent of a new infant?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the notion of intersensory redundancy. How...

Question 15

In experience-________ growth, the wiring of the brain is organized by experiences that are common to most humans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In experience-________ growth, the wiring of the...

Question 16

Visual expansion and motion parallax are both examples of kinetic cues, because they both involve ________ to help one estimate depth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Visual expansion and motion parallax are both...

Question 17

What is an example of intersensory redundancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  noticing the shirt your mother is wearing while listening to a portable CD player 
B)  observing your mother while listening to her talk 
C)  brushing your mother's hair while you talk to her 
D)  listening to several voices at the same time

Question 18

Studies of infant stepping behavior on a treadmill demonstrated that

Accepted Answer

A)  the pattern of alternating of steps on each leg precedes the ability to walk. 
B)  even very young infants can walk without assistance. 
C)  infants cannot judge the speed of movement of a moving object (e.g., the treadmill). 
D)  infants will refuse to attempt to walk if held upright.

Question 19

A(n) ________ refers to an unlearned response that is triggered by a specific stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflex 
B)  reaction 
C)  unconditioned association 
D)  action

Question 20

Distinguishing and mastering different motions is to ________ as linking individual motions into a coherent, coordinated whole is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorimotor; formal operations 
B)  integration; differentiation 
C)  formal operations; sensorimotor 
D)  differentiation; integration

Exam 3: Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

Marcus wants to know whether or not his daughter, Rebekah, can perceive different distances and depths. He wants to fashion a simple experiment to make this conclusion. Based on the work of Gibson and Walk, what sort of contraption could he build to test Rebekah's depth perception?

In a visual cliff apparatus, what appears under the glass to provide visual information about depth to a child?

With regard to the ability to see colors, newborns

A judgment of depth using motion parallax relies heavily on the _____ of an object.

Newborn babies spend 2 to 3 hours a day, every day, crying.

With regard to the specialized brain of children, which of the following is NOT a relevant principle?

Marla has recently given birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. She is wrestling with the decision as to whether she should breastfeed or bottle-feed the child. What would you tell her if you were going to advocate strongly for the breastfeeding option?

UNICEF (2006) estimates that about one in _____ children under five years of age suffers from malnutrition.

A typical three-month old child would view a reflection of him- or herself in the mirror as a very interesting stimulus, but would not recognize it to be a visual depiction of themselves.

Intersensory ________ is the theory that an infant's sensory systems are attuned to information that is presented simultaneously to different sensory modes.

Retinal disparity and motion parallax are both examples of pictorial cues.

Why are African-American babies twice as likely to die from SIDS?

Based on the different components of dynamic systems theory, you should not expect a child to be able walk on their own, unsupported, until they reach the age of ________ months.

Describe the notion of intersensory redundancy. How might knowledge of this be useful to the parent of a new infant?

In experience-________ growth, the wiring of the brain is organized by experiences that are common to most humans.

Visual expansion and motion parallax are both examples of kinetic cues, because they both involve ________ to help one estimate depth.

What is an example of intersensory redundancy?

Studies of infant stepping behavior on a treadmill demonstrated that

A(n) ________ refers to an unlearned response that is triggered by a specific stimulation.

Distinguishing and mastering different motions is to as linking individual motions into a coherent, coordinated whole is to .