Question 1

Discuss the "hygiene hypothesis" as it relates to childhood illness. State two facts that support this hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The hygiene hypothesis states that moder

Question 2

Brain scans _____ correlate with childhood IQ scores.

Accepted Answer

A)  positively 
B)  negatively 
C)  do not 
D)  inversely 
A)  positively 
B)  negatively 
C)  do not 
D)  inversely

Question 3

According to Gardner's multiple intelligences, a successful professional athlete is likely to excel in _____ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  linguistic 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  naturalistic 
D)  bodily-kinesthetic 
A)  linguistic 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  naturalistic 
D)  bodily-kinesthetic

Question 4

With respect to asthma, the hygiene hypothesis is supported by data showing that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  children born by vaginal delivery have more asthma 
B)  farm children have less asthma and other allergies 
C)  later-born children develop asthma more often than first-born children 
D)  city children have less asthma and fewer allergies 
A)  children born by vaginal delivery have more asthma 
B)  farm children have less asthma and other allergies 
C)  later-born children develop asthma more often than first-born children 
D)  city children have less asthma and fewer allergies

Question 5

The legal requirement that children with special needs be assigned to the best educational context in which they can be expected to learn is called the _____ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The legal requirement that children with special...

Question 6

Krista seemed to be struggling academically in her fourth-grade class. After a battery of tests, it was determined that Krista had special needs. School professionals met with Krista's parents to discuss specific educational goals for Krista. What the school professionals and Krista's parents created was Krista's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  IEP 
B)  IFSP 
C)  LRE 
D)  RTI 
A)  IEP 
B)  IFSP 
C)  LRE 
D)  RTI

Question 7

Seamus is very talented at drawing. Although his speech is close to normal, he tends to shy away from other children and is awkward when trying to relate to others. Which diagnosis would fit Seamus's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsive disorder 
B)  autism spectrum disorder without language or intellectual impairment 
C)  dyslexia 
D)  ADHD 
A)  compulsive disorder 
B)  autism spectrum disorder without language or intellectual impairment 
C)  dyslexia 
D)  ADHD

Question 8

Physical activity can affect children by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing depression 
B)  improving academic achievement 
C)  reducing problem-solving ability 
D)  improving oral health practices 
A)  increasing depression 
B)  improving academic achievement 
C)  reducing problem-solving ability 
D)  improving oral health practices

Question 9

A cause can have many final manifestations. This is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychopathology 
B)  comorbidity 
C)  multifinality 
D)  equifinality 
A)  psychopathology 
B)  comorbidity 
C)  multifinality 
D)  equifinality

Question 10

The field that uses insights into typical development to understand special needs is developmental psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most commonly diagnosed learning disorder is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dyslexia 
B)  dyscalculia 
C)  ADHD 
D)  autism spectrum disorder 
A)  dyslexia 
B)  dyscalculia 
C)  ADHD 
D)  autism spectrum disorder

Question 12

At Devon's recent check-up, her doctor told her that she is obese. Devon's BMI is in the _____ percentile.

Accepted Answer

A)  17th 
B)  37th 
C)  71st 
D)  97th 
A)  17th 
B)  37th 
C)  71st 
D)  97th

Question 13

According to the DSM-5, in order for ADHD to be diagnosed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  several symptoms have to begin before age 12 
B)  signs of other disorders, such as bipolar disorder, must be present 
C)  symptoms must occur for at least 6 weeks 
D)  symptoms must occur in only one context, such as at school or at home 
A)  several symptoms have to begin before age 12 
B)  signs of other disorders, such as bipolar disorder, must be present 
C)  symptoms must occur for at least 6 weeks 
D)  symptoms must occur in only one context, such as at school or at home

Question 14

Sara was given a battery of tests, and it was determined that she had learning difficulties. School professionals and Sara's parents created an IEP, and Sara's parents expected that to lead to effective remediation. However, Sara continued to struggle, and the educators did not know what to do. Why don't they know what to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than likely, Sara has an uncommon learning disability. 
B)  Educators are better prepared to cope with less common problems, such as autism spectrum disorder. 
C)  Sara must not be trying hard enough, and the educators do not know how to boost intrinsic motivation. 
D)  The educators always use the same strategies for all students with learning disabilities. 
A)  More than likely, Sara has an uncommon learning disability. 
B)  Educators are better prepared to cope with less common problems, such as autism spectrum disorder. 
C)  Sara must not be trying hard enough, and the educators do not know how to boost intrinsic motivation. 
D)  The educators always use the same strategies for all students with learning disabilities.

Question 15

Once a child has been identified as having special needs, educators and other professionals consult with the child's parents to devise an individual education plan for the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

David is excitable, impulsive, and very active. He also has great difficulty concentrating. He has a sensory deficit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention 
B)  divided attention 
C)  automatization 
D)  reaction time 
A)  selective attention 
B)  divided attention 
C)  automatization 
D)  reaction time

Question 18

Todd runs around the classroom, can't seem to sit still or concentrate, and is easily excited. With which disorder might Todd be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual disability 
B)  a sensory deficit 
C)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
D)  childhood schizophrenia 
A)  intellectual disability 
B)  a sensory deficit 
C)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
D)  childhood schizophrenia

Question 19

Aptitude tests are designed to measure one's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  potential for learning a skill or body of knowledge 
B)  achievement in a particular subject 
C)  capacity for divergent thinking 
D)  verbal abilities only 
A)  potential for learning a skill or body of knowledge 
B)  achievement in a particular subject 
C)  capacity for divergent thinking 
D)  verbal abilities only

Question 20

The presence of two or more unrelated disease conditions at the same time in the same person is referred to as comorbidity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss the "hygiene hypothesis" as it relates to childhood illness. State two facts that support this hypothesis.

Brain scans _____ correlate with childhood IQ scores.

According to Gardner's multiple intelligences, a successful professional athlete is likely to excel in _____ intelligence.

With respect to asthma, the hygiene hypothesis is supported by data showing that _____.

The legal requirement that children with special needs be assigned to the best educational context in which they can be expected to learn is called the _____ environment.

Seamus is very talented at drawing. Although his speech is close to normal, he tends to shy away from other children and is awkward when trying to relate to others. Which diagnosis would fit Seamus's behavior?

Physical activity can affect children by _____.

A cause can have many final manifestations. This is referred to as _____.

The field that uses insights into typical development to understand special needs is developmental psychology.

The most commonly diagnosed learning disorder is _____.

At Devon's recent check-up, her doctor told her that she is obese. Devon's BMI is in the _____ percentile.

According to the DSM-5, in order for ADHD to be diagnosed _____.

Once a child has been identified as having special needs, educators and other professionals consult with the child's parents to devise an individual education plan for the child.

David is excitable, impulsive, and very active. He also has great difficulty concentrating. He has a sensory deficit.

The ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others is referred to as _____.

Todd runs around the classroom, can't seem to sit still or concentrate, and is easily excited. With which disorder might Todd be diagnosed?

Aptitude tests are designed to measure one's _____.

The presence of two or more unrelated disease conditions at the same time in the same person is referred to as comorbidity.

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Discuss the "hygiene hypothesis" as it relates to childhood illness. State two facts that support this hypothesis.

Brain scans _____ correlate with childhood IQ scores.

According to Gardner's multiple intelligences, a successful professional athlete is likely to excel in _____ intelligence.

With respect to asthma, the hygiene hypothesis is supported by data showing that _____.

The legal requirement that children with special needs be assigned to the best educational context in which they can be expected to learn is called the _____ environment.

Seamus is very talented at drawing. Although his speech is close to normal, he tends to shy away from other children and is awkward when trying to relate to others. Which diagnosis would fit Seamus's behavior?

Physical activity can affect children by _____.

A cause can have many final manifestations. This is referred to as _____.

The field that uses insights into typical development to understand special needs is developmental psychology.

The most commonly diagnosed learning disorder is _____.

At Devon's recent check-up, her doctor told her that she is obese. Devon's BMI is in the _____ percentile.

According to the DSM-5, in order for ADHD to be diagnosed _____.

Once a child has been identified as having special needs, educators and other professionals consult with the child's parents to devise an individual education plan for the child.

David is excitable, impulsive, and very active. He also has great difficulty concentrating. He has a sensory deficit.

The ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others is referred to as _____.

Todd runs around the classroom, can't seem to sit still or concentrate, and is easily excited. With which disorder might Todd be diagnosed?

Aptitude tests are designed to measure one's _____.

The presence of two or more unrelated disease conditions at the same time in the same person is referred to as comorbidity.

The Science of Human Development

Theories

The New Genetics

Prenatal Development and Birth

The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

The First Two Years: Cognitive Development

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Biosocial Development

Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Biosocial Development

Adolescence: Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood

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