Question 1

Childhood immunizations

Accepted Answer

A)  are given to all children in the United States. 
B)  cannot be given for diphtheria. 
C)  have greatly reduced the incidence of fatal childhood illnesses. 
D)  have completely eliminated serious childhood illnesses. 
A)  are given to all children in the United States. 
B)  cannot be given for diphtheria. 
C)  have greatly reduced the incidence of fatal childhood illnesses. 
D)  have completely eliminated serious childhood illnesses.

Question 2

By the age of 2, which of the following fine motor skills can a child accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacing one's shoes 
B)  Printing one's first name 
C)  Using a pencil with the correct hand grip 
D)  Imitating the folding of paper 
A)  Lacing one's shoes 
B)  Printing one's first name 
C)  Using a pencil with the correct hand grip 
D)  Imitating the folding of paper

Question 3

By age 2, a child's brain has

Accepted Answer

A)  reached 50% of its adult weight. 
B)  reached 75% of its adult weight. 
C)  reached 90% of its adult weight. 
D)  acquired all the neurons it will ever acquire. 
A)  reached 50% of its adult weight. 
B)  reached 75% of its adult weight. 
C)  reached 90% of its adult weight. 
D)  acquired all the neurons it will ever acquire.

Question 4

Match the following:
-Early childhood drawings

Accepted Answer

A) similar functions in multiple brain locations 
B) symbolic of a broad category 
C) found during early childhood in societies across the world 
D) soft cuddly object taken to bed by child to ease separation from parents 
E) the brain can compensate for injuries to particular areas
F)skipping
G)single most common cause of death in early childhood
H)occurs during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep
I)thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain
J)drawings of recognizable objects
K)linked to emotions
L)the average number of calories needed for a 1-to 3-year-old
M)one of the world's leading causes of death preventable by vaccination
N)growth of new dendrites in the brain
O)associated with activity levels in children
P)failure to control the bladder once the normal age for control has been reached
Q)sleepwalking
R)salt and sugar solution administered to a child who is dehydrated from diarrhea
S)stacking blocks
T)linked to logic 
A) similar functions in multiple brain locations 
B) symbolic of a broad category 
C) found during early childhood in societies across the world 
D) soft cuddly object taken to bed by child to ease separation from parents 
E) the brain can compensate for injuries to particular areas
F)skipping
G)single most common cause of death in early childhood
H)occurs during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep
I)thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain
J)drawings of recognizable objects
K)linked to emotions
L)the average number of calories needed for a 1-to 3-year-old
M)one of the world's leading causes of death preventable by vaccination
N)growth of new dendrites in the brain
O)associated with activity levels in children
P)failure to control the bladder once the normal age for control has been reached
Q)sleepwalking
R)salt and sugar solution administered to a child who is dehydrated from diarrhea
S)stacking blocks
T)linked to logic

Question 5

In terms of sex differences in growth during early childhood,

Accepted Answer

A)  boys outgrow girls significantly. 
B)  boys tend to be only slightly heavier and taller than girls. 
C)  boys get heavier while girls get taller. 
D)  girls get heavier while boys get taller. 
A)  boys outgrow girls significantly. 
B)  boys tend to be only slightly heavier and taller than girls. 
C)  boys get heavier while girls get taller. 
D)  girls get heavier while boys get taller.

Question 6

In right-handed individuals, the left hemisphere of the brain is slightly more involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination of colors. 
B)  mathematical computation. 
C)  facial recognition. 
D)  understanding metaphors 
A)  discrimination of colors. 
B)  mathematical computation. 
C)  facial recognition. 
D)  understanding metaphors

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE regarding motor activity in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor activity declines after 2 or 3 years of age. 
B)  Motor activity continues to increase after 2 or 3 years of age. 
C)  Girls show a decline in motor activity after age 3, whereas boys show an increase in motor activity after age 3. 
D)  Children become more restless and are less able to sit still over time. 
A)  Motor activity declines after 2 or 3 years of age. 
B)  Motor activity continues to increase after 2 or 3 years of age. 
C)  Girls show a decline in motor activity after age 3, whereas boys show an increase in motor activity after age 3. 
D)  Children become more restless and are less able to sit still over time.

Question 8

Why might identical twins NOT have the same handedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because some twins are "mirror opposites" 
B)  Only because one was conditioned for other-handedness 
C)  Because there is no genetic component to handedness 
D)  Because they only share 50% of their genetic heritage 
A)  Because some twins are "mirror opposites" 
B)  Only because one was conditioned for other-handedness 
C)  Because there is no genetic component to handedness 
D)  Because they only share 50% of their genetic heritage

Question 9

When during the sleep cycles do nightmares most occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 3 
C)  REM stage 
D)  Stage 4 
A)  Stage 1 
B)  Stage 3 
C)  REM stage 
D)  Stage 4

Question 10

Match the following:
-Somnambulism

Accepted Answer

A) similar functions in multiple brain locations 
B) symbolic of a broad category 
C) found during early childhood in societies across the world 
D) soft cuddly object taken to bed by child to ease separation from parents 
E) the brain can compensate for injuries to particular areas
F)skipping
G)single most common cause of death in early childhood
H)occurs during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep
I)thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain
J)drawings of recognizable objects
K)linked to emotions
L)the average number of calories needed for a 1-to 3-year-old
M)one of the world's leading causes of death preventable by vaccination
N)growth of new dendrites in the brain
O)associated with activity levels in children
P)failure to control the bladder once the normal age for control has been reached
Q)sleepwalking
R)salt and sugar solution administered to a child who is dehydrated from diarrhea
S)stacking blocks
T)linked to logic 
A) similar functions in multiple brain locations 
B) symbolic of a broad category 
C) found during early childhood in societies across the world 
D) soft cuddly object taken to bed by child to ease separation from parents 
E) the brain can compensate for injuries to particular areas
F)skipping
G)single most common cause of death in early childhood
H)occurs during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep
I)thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain
J)drawings of recognizable objects
K)linked to emotions
L)the average number of calories needed for a 1-to 3-year-old
M)one of the world's leading causes of death preventable by vaccination
N)growth of new dendrites in the brain
O)associated with activity levels in children
P)failure to control the bladder once the normal age for control has been reached
Q)sleepwalking
R)salt and sugar solution administered to a child who is dehydrated from diarrhea
S)stacking blocks
T)linked to logic

Question 11

Match the following:
-Fine motor skill

Accepted Answer

A) similar functions in multiple brain locations 
B) symbolic of a broad category 
C) found during early childhood in societies across the world 
D) soft cuddly object taken to bed by child to ease separation from parents 
E) the brain can compensate for injuries to particular areas
F)skipping
G)single most common cause of death in early childhood
H)occurs during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep
I)thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain
J)drawings of recognizable objects
K)linked to emotions
L)the average number of calories needed for a 1-to 3-year-old
M)one of the world's leading causes of death preventable by vaccination
N)growth of new dendrites in the brain
O)associated with activity levels in children
P)failure to control the bladder once the normal age for control has been reached
Q)sleepwalking
R)salt and sugar solution administered to a child who is dehydrated from diarrhea
S)stacking blocks
T)linked to logic 
A) similar functions in multiple brain locations 
B) symbolic of a broad category 
C) found during early childhood in societies across the world 
D) soft cuddly object taken to bed by child to ease separation from parents 
E) the brain can compensate for injuries to particular areas
F)skipping
G)single most common cause of death in early childhood
H)occurs during the deepest stage of non-REM sleep
I)thick bundle of nerve fibers that connects the hemispheres of the brain
J)drawings of recognizable objects
K)linked to emotions
L)the average number of calories needed for a 1-to 3-year-old
M)one of the world's leading causes of death preventable by vaccination
N)growth of new dendrites in the brain
O)associated with activity levels in children
P)failure to control the bladder once the normal age for control has been reached
Q)sleepwalking
R)salt and sugar solution administered to a child who is dehydrated from diarrhea
S)stacking blocks
T)linked to logic

Question 12

Bed-wetting

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs in American children only. 
B)  is more common among boys than girls after age 5. 
C)  disappears by approximately age 6. 
D)  is linked to late attempts to toilet train the child. 
A)  occurs in American children only. 
B)  is more common among boys than girls after age 5. 
C)  disappears by approximately age 6. 
D)  is linked to late attempts to toilet train the child.

Question 13

In the Journal of Neuropsychology, you read a research article about a study of sprouting in the brains of young children. Sprouting means

Accepted Answer

A)  the proliferation of connections between the brain hemispheres. 
B)  an increase in the types of neurotransmitters in the brain. 
C)  the growth of new dendrites. 
D)  the pruning back of neural connections. 
A)  the proliferation of connections between the brain hemispheres. 
B)  an increase in the types of neurotransmitters in the brain. 
C)  the growth of new dendrites. 
D)  the pruning back of neural connections.

Question 14

What is meant by "brain specialization?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain parts are flexible and can complete a variety of tasks. 
B)  Certain brain areas have very specific functions. 
C)  The brain can sometimes compensate for injuries. 
D)  Certain brain areas remain dormant until they are needed. 
A)  Brain parts are flexible and can complete a variety of tasks. 
B)  Certain brain areas have very specific functions. 
C)  The brain can sometimes compensate for injuries. 
D)  Certain brain areas remain dormant until they are needed.

Question 15

What percentage of dreams occurs during REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 16

Children require more calories as they get older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Is it okay to wake a sleep-walker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, because they are not really asleep. 
B)  No, it could harm them. 
C)  Yes, but they may be difficult to rouse. 
D)  No, they could become extremely violent. 
A)  Yes, because they are not really asleep. 
B)  No, it could harm them. 
C)  Yes, but they may be difficult to rouse. 
D)  No, they could become extremely violent.

Question 18

The average child between 1 and 3 years of age will experience minor illnesses in a year.

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  5 
D)  3 
A)  9 
B)  7 
C)  5 
D)  3

Question 19

In terms of height and weight gains during early childhood,

Accepted Answer

A)  children tend to increase their amount of "baby fat." 
B)  children tend to become more slender and lose some baby fat. 
C)  girls become heavier and taller than boys. 
D)  the growth rate speeds up compared to growth in infancy. 
A)  children tend to increase their amount of "baby fat." 
B)  children tend to become more slender and lose some baby fat. 
C)  girls become heavier and taller than boys. 
D)  the growth rate speeds up compared to growth in infancy.

Question 20

Children who have early crawling experience perform better than those who do not on tests of motor skills in early childhood (Haywood & Getchell, 2008). This implies that

Accepted Answer

A)  experience makes no difference as these skills are based on maturation. 
B)  genetics makes no difference as these skills are based on experience. 
C)  early experience may affect development of motor skills. 
D)  boys begin utilizing motor skills earlier than girls. 
A)  experience makes no difference as these skills are based on maturation. 
B)  genetics makes no difference as these skills are based on experience. 
C)  early experience may affect development of motor skills. 
D)  boys begin utilizing motor skills earlier than girls.

Childhood immunizations

By the age of 2, which of the following fine motor skills can a child accomplish?

By age 2, a child's brain has

Match the following: -Early childhood drawings

In terms of sex differences in growth during early childhood,

In right-handed individuals, the left hemisphere of the brain is slightly more involved in

Which of the following is TRUE regarding motor activity in early childhood?

Why might identical twins NOT have the same handedness?

When during the sleep cycles do nightmares most occur?

Match the following: -Somnambulism

Match the following: -Fine motor skill

Bed-wetting

In the Journal of Neuropsychology, you read a research article about a study of sprouting in the brains of young children. Sprouting means

What is meant by "brain specialization?"

What percentage of dreams occurs during REM sleep?

Children require more calories as they get older.

Is it okay to wake a sleep-walker?

The average child between 1 and 3 years of age will experience minor illnesses in a year.

In terms of height and weight gains during early childhood,

Children who have early crawling experience perform better than those who do not on tests of motor skills in early childhood (Haywood & Getchell, 2008). This implies that

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Childhood immunizations

By the age of 2, which of the following fine motor skills can a child accomplish?

By age 2, a child's brain has

Match the following: -Early childhood drawings

In terms of sex differences in growth during early childhood,

In right-handed individuals, the left hemisphere of the brain is slightly more involved in

Which of the following is TRUE regarding motor activity in early childhood?

Why might identical twins NOT have the same handedness?

When during the sleep cycles do nightmares most occur?

Match the following: -Somnambulism

Match the following: -Fine motor skill

Bed-wetting

In the Journal of Neuropsychology, you read a research article about a study of sprouting in the brains of young children. Sprouting means

What is meant by "brain specialization?"

What percentage of dreams occurs during REM sleep?

Children require more calories as they get older.

Is it okay to wake a sleep-walker?

The average child between 1 and 3 years of age will experience minor illnesses in a year.

In terms of height and weight gains during early childhood,

Children who have early crawling experience perform better than those who do not on tests of motor skills in early childhood (Haywood & Getchell, 2008). This implies that

History-Theories-And-Methods

Heredity-And-Conception

Prenatal-Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

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Infancy-Cognitive-Development

Infancy-Social-And-Emotional-Development

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Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical Development

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