In the context of the ability of neonates to lift and hold their torsos and heads, which of the following is true?
A) They generally manage to hold their heads quite well; hence, supporting the head is not necessary.
B) They cannot move their heads on their own.
C) They can move their heads slightly to the side.
D) They can lift their heads and torsos for short periods of time when on their stomachs.
Question 2An intrinsic reward for working is developing one's talent.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Physical development is similar to motor development in that:
A) the latter follows cephalocaudal and proximodistal patterns and differentiation.
B) the latter begins after the neonatal stage.
C) the latter occurs independent of other factors such as environment or nutrition.
D) the latter follows the same patterns as sensory and perceptual development.
Question 4As people mature, Labouvie-Vief found that they tend to develop a cognitive-affective complexity that enables them to harbor both positive and negative feelings about their career choices.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Infants' brains are different from adults' brains in that infants' brains:
A) have more connections among neurons than adults' brains do.
B) comprise a significantly smaller percentage of the body size.
C) completely comprise non-myelinated neurons.
D) have around 300 billion neurons.
Question 6Crystallized intelligence declines with age.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Myelination of motor pathways:
A) increases the speed at which an infant can process cognitive information.
B) begins during the fifth month of pregnancy and continues till birth.
C) results in poorly coordinated motor movements.
D) allows neonates to show stereotyped reflexes.