Question 1

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 2

If you were going to design a public service announcement (PSA) to run on television with the goal of reducing the incidence of SIDS, which of the following might be the motto of your piece?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Back to Sleep! 
B)  ​Sidestep SIDS! 
C)  ​Front and Center! 
D)  ​No Diaper, No Problem!

Question 3

Which statement regarding temperament is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Identical twins are more similar in temperament than are fraternal twins. 
B)  ​Some temperamental characteristics are more common is certain cultures. 
C)  ​Emotionality is unaffected by environmental factors. 
D)  ​The confidence level of mothers is related to temperament.

Question 4

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 5

A child's ability to move around in the world is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  ​locomotion. 
B)  ​gross motor skills. 
C)  ​fine motor skills. 
D)  ​dynamic motion.

Question 6

_______________ skills refer to coordinated movements of the muscles and limbs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ skills refer to coordinated movements of...

Question 7

Which structure functions as a bridge between the two cerebral hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis 
B)  ​the central sulcus 
C)  ​the corpus callosum 
D)  ​the putamen

Question 8

By what age will children begin to understand and distinguish the physical world from the mental world?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​two years 
B)  ​three years 
C)  ​four years 
D)  ​five years

Question 9

Some scientists believe that the development of language skills, especially ____ words, is essential in the development of a child's theory of mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​mental state 
B)  ​intentionality 
C)  ​self-descriptive 
D)  ​other-descriptive

Question 10

Describe the major structures of a neuron that are encountered as a message travels through the nervous system. Make sure you cover the neural structures in the correct order.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A very funny saying goes like this: "Why do people say I slept like a baby when babies wake up every hour during the night." Aside from the chuckle you may have gotten, what would you say about this quip based on your reading of the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is inaccurate because babies tend to sleep for four to six hours at a time as early as two months of age. 
B)  ​It is inaccurate, since babies tend to sleep for about three hours, wake up for an hour, and then repeat the cycle. 
C)  ​It is actually rather accurate, since newborn babies tend to wake up every 30 to 60 minutes for the first month of life. 
D)  ​It is impossible to state whether this saying is accurate, since there is no predictable trend of sleep cycles in babies.

Question 12

Dr. Spatz has just delivered a baby girl, and is now going to assess her physical health using the Apgar scale. Which of the following won't he rate as part of this evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​her heart rate 
B)  ​her muscle tone 
C)  ​her number of fingers and toes 
D)  ​her skin tone

Question 13

The newborn has no innate, unlearned reflexes. Reflexes are a result of environmental input, and usually start to appear by two weeks of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maryanne was born at a weight of 8.2 pounds. If her growth is typical of most children, about how much will she weigh at her first birthday party?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​24.6 pounds 
B)  ​16.4 pounds 
C)  ​32.8 pounds 
D)  ​12.3 pounds

Question 15

Between the ages of ____, children develop a theory of mind, which refers to a naïve understanding of the relationship between thoughts and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​6 and 12 months 
B)  ​12 and 18 months 
C)  ​1 and 2 years 
D)  ​2 and 5 years

Question 16

Roughly half of a newborn's sleep time is spent in the ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​rapid eye movement (REM) 
B)  ​nonREM-1 
C)  ​nonREM-2 
D)  ​nonREM-3

Question 17

Which of the following is the best way to make sure that babies get their appropriate levels of nourishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​breast-feeding 
B)  ​making sure that the baby eats at least once an hour during awake time 
C)  ​ensuring the baby consumes 90-100 calories per pound of its weight each day 
D)  ​enhancing formula with vitamin D

Question 18

The Apgar score is calculated by assessing 7 vital areas of functioning in a newborn on a scale of 1 to 3 points. A higher the score indicates a healthier baby.

Accepted Answer