Question 1

A(n)  _____ preschool provides children with a structured learning environment through which they learn letters, numbers, shapes, and academic skills via drills and formal lessons.

Accepted Answer

A)   child-centered
B)   academic
C)   public
D)   private

Question 2

Research on brain development indicates that most people experience:

Accepted Answer

A)   limited plasticity.
B)   right hemispheric dominance.
C)   weak lateralization.
D)   hemispheric dominance.

Question 3

Mr. and Mrs. Reno encourage their young son, Paul, to talk about his desires, emotions, cognitions, and subjective evaluations. The Reno's are facilitating Paul's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   theory of mind
B)   identity development
C)   private speech
D)   animistic thinking

Question 4

The lowest level of Kohlberg's moral stages is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   morality of constraint
B)   preconventional reasoning
C)   conventional morality
D)   social conventions

Question 5

Most people have no memories prior to age 3. This phenomenon is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   déjà vu
B)   false belief
C)   memory blocking
D)   infantile amnesia

Question 6

The first areas of the brain to myelinate govern:

Accepted Answer

A)   abstract thinking.
B)   sensory and motor functions.
C)   language functions.
D)   complex problem solving.

Question 7

According to social learning theory, models:

Accepted Answer

A)   rarely have a lasting impact on children's behavior, particularly during the preschool years.
B)   almost always demonstrate appropriate actions and verbalizations.
C)   are more effective at encouraging rather than inhibiting behavior that violates a rule or expectation.
D)   are more effective at inhibiting rather than encouraging behavior that violates a rule or expectation.

Question 8

Less than 1 percent of adults in Tanzania are left-handed because:

Accepted Answer

A)   their brains begin to lateralize in infancy and toddlerhood.
B)   the majority of the population demonstrates weak hemispheric dominance.
C)   left-handed children are often physically restrained and punished.
D)   there are more right-handed than left-handed parents.

Question 9

Darrius can button his shirt, pour juice into a glass, and draw pictures with crayons. These abilities are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   fine motor skills
B)   gross motor skills
C)   hemispheric dominance.
D)   lateralization

Question 10

Which of the following may increase suggestibility in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Repeating questions
B)   Asking open-ended questions
C)   Using simplified language
D)   Avoiding false statements

Question 11

Children's developing theory of mind is universal; that is, children around the world reach a similar level of understanding by the end of the preschool years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The upper limit of the zone of proximal development is what the child can accomplish ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   independently
B)   with a skilled partner
C)   in a specified time limit
D)   at home versus school

Question 13

Malnutrition primarily affects children in developing nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The human brain is most plastic during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Follow-up research reveals that success on Piagetian tasks depends more heavily on the child's language abilities than on his or her actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Brandon just turned 3. His parents want to know how much weight Brandon should gain in the next few years. Brandon's pediatrician will explain that between the ages of 2 and 6, the average child gains nearly ____ pounds in weight each year.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   5
C)   7
D)   10

Question 17

Currently, 13 U.S. states offer some form of state-funded pre-K without income restrictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When 4-year-old Savannah's grandmother puts a pair of pants on a doll, Savannah shouts, "Baby needs a dress! Pants are for boys!" Savannah's comment is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   egocentrism
B)   animism
C)   centration
D)   metacognition

Question 19

False belief tasks assess children's understanding that someone does not share their knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When asked about her bedtime routine, 4-year-old Zoe says, "I put on my jammies, we brush teeth, and then read a book." Zoe's description is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   recognition memory
B)   scripts
C)   metacognition
D)   autobiographical memory

Exam 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Darrius can button his shirt, pour juice into a glass, and draw pictures with crayons. These abilities are called ______.

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Follow-up research reveals that success on Piagetian tasks depends more heavily on the child's language abilities than on his or her actions.

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The upper limit of the zone of proximal development is what the child can accomplish ______.

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Brandon just turned 3. His parents want to know how much weight Brandon should gain in the next few years. Brandon's pediatrician will explain that between the ages of 2 and 6, the average child gains nearly ____ pounds in weight each year.

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Children's developing theory of mind is universal; that is, children around the world reach a similar level of understanding by the end of the preschool years.

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When asked about her bedtime routine, 4-year-old Zoe says, "I put on my jammies, we brush teeth, and then read a book." Zoe's description is an example of ______.

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When 4-year-old Savannah's grandmother puts a pair of pants on a doll, Savannah shouts, "Baby needs a dress! Pants are for boys!" Savannah's comment is an example of ________.

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Mr. and Mrs. Reno encourage their young son, Paul, to talk about his desires, emotions, cognitions, and subjective evaluations. The Reno's are facilitating Paul's ________.

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Which of the following may increase suggestibility in children?

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The human brain is most plastic during adolescence and emerging adulthood.

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A(n) _____ preschool provides children with a structured learning environment through which they learn letters, numbers, shapes, and academic skills via drills and formal lessons.

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According to social learning theory, models:

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Malnutrition primarily affects children in developing nations.

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Most people have no memories prior to age 3. This phenomenon is known as ________.

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The first areas of the brain to myelinate govern:

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The lowest level of Kohlberg's moral stages is ______.

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False belief tasks assess children's understanding that someone does not share their knowledge.

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Less than 1 percent of adults in Tanzania are left-handed because:

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Research on brain development indicates that most people experience:

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Currently, 13 U.S. states offer some form of state-funded pre-K without income restrictions.

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