Myrna, Joey's care teacher, realizes that Joey needs more time than other children before he will re
Myrna, Joey's care teacher, realizes that Joey needs more time than other children before he will relax and smile in the morning after his Dad brings him into the center. Joey's temperamental traits, if grouped, may be called: A) feist
Karran was playing with his daughter. As he was counting her toes, he stroked the bottom of her ...
Karran was playing with his daughter. As he was counting her toes, he stroked the bottom of her foot causing her to splay out her toes and then curl them in. This reaction is called the: A)
Karen suddenly hugged her mother tightly when a car backfired. Seeking reassurance through bodily ...
Karen suddenly hugged her mother tightly when a car backfired. Seeking reassurance through bodily contact is one way that infants can a. regulate emotion. b. show shame. c. signify embarrassment. d. express guilt.
Oscar and his mother are looking at a picture book. Oscar’s mother points to the duck and labels ...
Oscar and his mother are looking at a picture book. Oscar’s mother points to the duck and labels it. When Oscar’s mother points and names the duck, Oscar also looks at the duck. Oscar demonstrates: a. social referencing. b. guilt. c. j
The field of human development is considered to be __________ because investigators often are ...
The field of human development is considered to be __________ because investigators often are interested in the practical implications of their research. A) interdisciplinary B) theoretical C) applied D) empirical
Which of these is an important assumption of the lifespan perspective on development?
Which of these is an important assumption of the lifespan perspective on development? A) Development refers to a process of steadily improving and expanding abilities. B) Individual development becomes increasingly plastic with age.
Lucinda notices that her retirement fund has lost half of its value based on the investments that ...
Lucinda notices that her retirement fund has lost half of its value based on the investments that she chose. She tells herself "it's just a down market, and the money will come back." She does not speak with her financial advisor and ignores the seri
Veronica has gone through a crisis, and as a result, now pursues personally chosen goals. Veronica ...
Veronica has gone through a crisis, and as a result, now pursues personally chosen goals. Veronica has reached the status of: A) identity achievement. B) moratorium. C) diffusion. D) foreclosure.
Bridget has a friend that is of a race different from her own. She decides not to play with her ...
Bridget has a friend that is of a race different from her own. She decides not to play with her anymore because her parents are prejudiced and Bridget desperately wants their approval. Bridget is in what stage of moral development? A) "good
Tisa turns a toy around and around to see what it looks like from all directions. This is an example
Tisa turns a toy around and around to see what it looks like from all directions. This is an example of: A) the vestibular system B) the interrelationship of cognitive and motor development C) the complexity of motor skills D) a r
How much information can be stored in long-term memory?
How much information can be stored in long-term memory?
a. A million chunks can be stored. b. It depends upon how well-rehearsed the information is. c. There is no known limit. d. It depends upon what kind of infor
The economic recession of 2007 to 2009 __________.
The economic recession of 2007 to 2009 __________. A) greatly increased the number of young people in jobs that did not match their educational preparation B) decreased the number of women with discontinuous career paths—ones that were inte
Ten-year-old Sally threatens to kiss Mike, her classmate. Her behavior is termed:
Ten-year-old Sally threatens to kiss Mike, her classmate. Her behavior is termed: A) sex cleavage. B) status hierarchy. C) border work. D) dominance hierarchy.
According to Robinson and Acevedo, a child who signals distress is:
According to Robinson and Acevedo, a child who signals distress is: A) distressing to the other children in a group B) not going to learn to comfort him/herself C) very wearing on care teachers D) providing an opportunity for the
TaylorMae is an eight-year-old who is fearful, clings, and tries to avoid many everyday activities. ...
TaylorMae is an eight-year-old who is fearful, clings, and tries to avoid many everyday activities. A medical diagnosis would most likely lead to treatment for which of the following middle childhood health problems? A) congenital shortness
Occasional drug experimenters are __________. (Multiple Choice)
Occasional drug experimenters are __________. A) seriously troubled young people who commit antisocial acts B) usually impulsive, disruptive, and hostile in early childhood C) usually psychologically healthy, sociable, curious young pe
As Mya watched her baby sleep, his eyes moved back and forth while he slept. This type of sleep is ...
As Mya watched her baby sleep, his eyes moved back and forth while he slept. This type of sleep is a. REM sleep. b. NREM sleep. c. quiet alertness. d. drowsiness.
One of the interpretable emotional states expressed by infants in the first month isa. fear of ...
One of the interpretable emotional states expressed by infants in the first month is a. fear of strangers. b. separation anxiety. c. pride. d. interest.
Among U.S. adults age 40 and older, 85 percent of women and 76 percent of men __________.
Among U.S. adults age 40 and older, 85 percent of women and 76 percent of men __________. A) are married B) have been married at least once C) are parents D) have two or more children
William refers to bicycles, trucks, and school buses as "cars." This error is called:
William refers to bicycles, trucks, and school buses as "cars." This error is called: A) telegraphic speech. B) underextension. C) holophrastic speech. D) overextension.
Initially infants babble using isolated consonant-vowel combinations such as “ba” and “deh.” ...
Initially infants babble using isolated consonant-vowel combinations such as “ba” and “deh.” After a few months of this, their babbling gradually a. decreases in frequency. b. increases in loudness. c. narrows to include only the soun
According to Piaget's substages of sensorimotor development, which of the following behaviours ...
According to Piaget's substages of sensorimotor development, which of the following behaviours would most accurately reflect the ability of a child who is 8 to 12 months old. A)
Ms. Snow says, I went to a seminar about neuroscientific principles and I can see many ways that I ...
Ms. Snow says, I went to a seminar about neuroscientific principles and I can see many ways that I can use what I learned to impact my students' classroom behavior and achievement. I'm going to start applying the information right away isn't that gr
If care teachers understand the importance of "windows of opportunity," they:
If care teachers understand the importance of "windows of opportunity," they: A) recognize that culture influences a child's development B) converse with infants and toddler and name objects often C) understand that ther
Let’s assume that you would like to find a way to improve your brain and cognitive functioning. Of ...
Let’s assume that you would like to find a way to improve your brain and cognitive functioning. Of the potential methods described above—cognitive training, physical exercise, medication, neurostimulation—which one would you choose and why? Defend yo
It is apparent that two-year-old Hoshi has strong attachments to both his mother and his father. You ...
It is apparent that two-year-old Hoshi has strong attachments to both his mother and his father. You might expect that if Hoshi falls off the swing and cuts his knee, he will turn to ________. A)
Two-year-old Nick is working on putting together a puzzle. Nick's father begins by offering direct ...
Two-year-old Nick is working on putting together a puzzle. Nick's father begins by offering direct instruction, but gradually withdraws support as Nick's competence with the task increases. This example best illustrates the conc
Joey calls his teddy bear "B" but can't generalize the label to other bears. This ...
Joey calls his teddy bear "B" but can't generalize the label to other bears. This illustrates: A) overgeneralization. B) underextension. C) overextension. D) undergeneralization.
Dr. Takenaki believes that an inherited foundation of linguistic knowledge enables swift language ...
Dr. Takenaki believes that an inherited foundation of linguistic knowledge enables swift language acquisition in early childhood. She also argues that infants’ early orientation toward people initiates rapid development of psychological knowledge. Dr
When four-month-old Gina accidentally clapped her hands together, she laughed with delight. Now she ...
When four-month-old Gina accidentally clapped her hands together, she laughed with delight. Now she repeats this action again and again. This is an example of: A) a primary circular reaction. B) assimilation. C) accommodation. D)
In a high-pitched voice, Mary repeatedly asks her infant son Finn, "See the ball?" as ...
In a high-pitched voice, Mary repeatedly asks her infant son Finn, "See the ball?" as she presents a red ball to him. Mary's speech is: A) telegraphic. B) egocentric. C) holophrastic. D) infant-directed.
