Question 1

Mental age (MA) is

Accepted Answer

A)  the age that an individual mentally identifies himself at. 
B)  the age at which an individual attains cognitive maturity. 
C)  an individual's level of mental development relative to others. 
D)  an individual's age at the time of peak cortical thickness. 
A)  the age that an individual mentally identifies himself at. 
B)  the age at which an individual attains cognitive maturity. 
C)  an individual's level of mental development relative to others. 
D)  an individual's age at the time of peak cortical thickness.

Question 2

At Jackson Elementary, children are taught to read by making them learn to recognize entire words and sentences and to use the context of the words that are given in the text to guess their meaning. Their reading material consists of stories, poems, newspapers, and magazines. This school is using the ________ approach to reading instruction.

Accepted Answer

A)  assisted-language 
B)  remedial-language 
C)  phonics 
D)  whole-language 
A)  assisted-language 
B)  remedial-language 
C)  phonics 
D)  whole-language

Question 3

Which of the following statements represents the current thinking among increasing number of experts in the field of reading?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct instruction in the whole-language approach is a key aspect of learning to read. 
B)  Direct instruction in phonics is a key aspect of learning to read. 
C)  The whole-language approach and the phonics approach are equally effective in teaching children to read. 
D)  The morphological approach has been shown to be the best way to teach reading. 
A)  Direct instruction in the whole-language approach is a key aspect of learning to read. 
B)  Direct instruction in phonics is a key aspect of learning to read. 
C)  The whole-language approach and the phonics approach are equally effective in teaching children to read. 
D)  The morphological approach has been shown to be the best way to teach reading.

Question 4

Identify the theorist who described three criteria that characterize gifted children, whether in art, music, or academic domains: precocity, marching to their own drummer, and a passion to master.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the theorist who described three criteria...

Question 5

According to Ellen Winner, which of the following refers to a characteristic displayed by gifted children who begin to master an area earlier than their peers?

Accepted Answer

A)  marching to their own drummer 
B)  maladjustment 
C)  precocity 
D)  a passion to master 
A)  marching to their own drummer 
B)  maladjustment 
C)  precocity 
D)  a passion to master

Question 6

In relation to the cognitive development theory, Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately ________ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  three to five 
B)  five to seven 
C)  seven to eleven 
D)  ten to thirteen 
A)  three to five 
B)  five to seven 
C)  seven to eleven 
D)  ten to thirteen

Question 7

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal 
B)  analytical 
C)  practical 
D)  creative 
A)  intrapersonal 
B)  analytical 
C)  practical 
D)  creative

Question 8

________ refers to a technique in which individuals are encouraged to come up with creative ideas in a group, play off each other's ideas, and say almost anything that comes to mind that seems relevant to a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Elaboration 
B)  Metacognition 
C)  Brainstorming 
D)  Inclusion 
A)  Elaboration 
B)  Metacognition 
C)  Brainstorming 
D)  Inclusion

Question 9

A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs ________ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A)  in adulthood 
B)  in infancy 
C)  three years later 
D)  two years earlier 
A)  in adulthood 
B)  in infancy 
C)  three years later 
D)  two years earlier

Question 10

Michael Pressley believes that the key to education is helping students to

Accepted Answer

A)  develop social skills. 
B)  learn creativity. 
C)  learn a repertoire of problem-solving strategies. 
D)  distinguish between convergent and divergent thinking. 
A)  develop social skills. 
B)  learn creativity. 
C)  learn a repertoire of problem-solving strategies. 
D)  distinguish between convergent and divergent thinking.

Question 11

Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's

Accepted Answer

A)  height. 
B)  body mass index. 
C)  weight. 
D)  waist circumference. 
A)  height. 
B)  body mass index. 
C)  weight. 
D)  waist circumference.

Question 12

Jana's doctor is treating her for ADHD. Which of the following treatment plans would her doctor most likely recommend to achieve better results?

Accepted Answer

A)  a combination of stimulant medication and sedatives 
B)  primarily stimulant medication 
C)  primarily behavior management 
D)  a combination of stimulant medication and behavior management 
A)  a combination of stimulant medication and sedatives 
B)  primarily stimulant medication 
C)  primarily behavior management 
D)  a combination of stimulant medication and behavior management

Question 13

Compared with novices, experts have

Accepted Answer

A)  poorer overall memory regardless of their area of expertise. 
B)  acquired extensive knowledge about a particular content area. 
C)  less experience in their area of expertise. 
D)  lower levels of motivation. 
A)  poorer overall memory regardless of their area of expertise. 
B)  acquired extensive knowledge about a particular content area. 
C)  less experience in their area of expertise. 
D)  lower levels of motivation.

Question 14

During the elementary school years, children grow an average of ________ inches a year.

Accepted Answer

A)  one to two 
B)  two to three 
C)  five to seven 
D)  seven to ten 
A)  one to two 
B)  two to three 
C)  five to seven 
D)  seven to ten

Question 15

Identify the disability in which individuals consistently show problems in one or more of these areas: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Accepted Answer

Attention

Question 16

The type of thinking that produces many answers to the same question is called ________ thinking. This kind of thinking characterizes creativity.

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent 
B)  convergent 
C)  oblique 
D)  finite 
A)  divergent 
B)  convergent 
C)  oblique 
D)  finite

Question 17

Meghan is a 5-year-old girl. Her mother is teaching her to pronounce words. She shows Meghan the word and the image associated with the word and then says the word out loud while stressing certain parts of the word. What is this approach known as?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Meghan is a 5-year-old girl. Her mother...

Question 18

During a workshop for mothers, one of the topics of discussion was the increasing use of cell phones and other gadgets by children. During the session, the speaker requested parents to monitor their children's screen time and stressed the importance of exercise in a child's physical development. She requested parents to exercise more often so that their children would be encouraged to spend less time with their gadgets and more time involved in physical activities. Which of the following statements explains why the speaker put forth this request?

Accepted Answer

A)  Studies show that screen time is associated with higher levels of language skills and cognitive control. 
B)  Studies show that a higher level of screen time increases the risk of obesity for low- and high-activity children. 
C)  Studies show that screen time is linked with high activity and stable sleep patterns in children. 
D)  Studies show that screen time is associated with higher connectivity between brain regions. 
A)  Studies show that screen time is associated with higher levels of language skills and cognitive control. 
B)  Studies show that a higher level of screen time increases the risk of obesity for low- and high-activity children. 
C)  Studies show that screen time is linked with high activity and stable sleep patterns in children. 
D)  Studies show that screen time is associated with higher connectivity between brain regions.

Question 19

Emily has the ability to think about things in novel and unusual ways; this allows her to come up with unique solutions to problems. This ability is called ________ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical 
B)  analytical 
C)  critical 
D)  creative 
A)  logical 
B)  analytical 
C)  critical 
D)  creative

Question 20

When a person thinks reflectively and productively and evaluates evidence, he or she is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  critical thinking. 
B)  metacognition. 
C)  cognitive monitoring. 
D)  control processes. 
A)  critical thinking. 
B)  metacognition. 
C)  cognitive monitoring. 
D)  control processes.

Mental age (MA) is

Which of the following statements represents the current thinking among increasing number of experts in the field of reading?

Identify the theorist who described three criteria that characterize gifted children, whether in art, music, or academic domains: precocity, marching to their own drummer, and a passion to master.

According to Ellen Winner, which of the following refers to a characteristic displayed by gifted children who begin to master an area earlier than their peers?

In relation to the cognitive development theory, Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately ________ years of age.

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

________ refers to a technique in which individuals are encouraged to come up with creative ideas in a group, play off each other's ideas, and say almost anything that comes to mind that seems relevant to a particular issue.

A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs ________ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.

Michael Pressley believes that the key to education is helping students to

Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's

Jana's doctor is treating her for ADHD. Which of the following treatment plans would her doctor most likely recommend to achieve better results?

Compared with novices, experts have

During the elementary school years, children grow an average of ________ inches a year.

Identify the disability in which individuals consistently show problems in one or more of these areas: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

The type of thinking that produces many answers to the same question is called ________ thinking. This kind of thinking characterizes creativity.

Meghan is a 5-year-old girl. Her mother is teaching her to pronounce words. She shows Meghan the word and the image associated with the word and then says the word out loud while stressing certain parts of the word. What is this approach known as?

Emily has the ability to think about things in novel and unusual ways; this allows her to come up with unique solutions to problems. This ability is called ________ thinking.

When a person thinks reflectively and productively and evaluates evidence, he or she is engaging in

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Mental age (MA) is

Which of the following statements represents the current thinking among increasing number of experts in the field of reading?

Identify the theorist who described three criteria that characterize gifted children, whether in art, music, or academic domains: precocity, marching to their own drummer, and a passion to master.

According to Ellen Winner, which of the following refers to a characteristic displayed by gifted children who begin to master an area earlier than their peers?

In relation to the cognitive development theory, Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately ________ years of age.

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?

________ refers to a technique in which individuals are encouraged to come up with creative ideas in a group, play off each other's ideas, and say almost anything that comes to mind that seems relevant to a particular issue.

A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs ________ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.

Michael Pressley believes that the key to education is helping students to

Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's

Jana's doctor is treating her for ADHD. Which of the following treatment plans would her doctor most likely recommend to achieve better results?

Compared with novices, experts have

During the elementary school years, children grow an average of ________ inches a year.

Identify the disability in which individuals consistently show problems in one or more of these areas: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

The type of thinking that produces many answers to the same question is called ________ thinking. This kind of thinking characterizes creativity.

Meghan is a 5-year-old girl. Her mother is teaching her to pronounce words. She shows Meghan the word and the image associated with the word and then says the word out loud while stressing certain parts of the word. What is this approach known as?

Emily has the ability to think about things in novel and unusual ways; this allows her to come up with unique solutions to problems. This ability is called ________ thinking.

When a person thinks reflectively and productively and evaluates evidence, he or she is engaging in

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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