Which one of the following is the best example of a gross motor skill?
a. sewing on a button
b. writing a letter to Grandma
c. skipping across the schoolyard
d. cutting out a heart for a Valentine's Day card
Ques. 2Three of the following statements accurately describe the typical physical development of children in the elementary grades. Which one is not accurate?
a. Girls mature more quickly than boys.
b. Children become more clumsy in their gross motor skills.
c. Children become increasingly proficient in fine motor skills.
d. Children become increasingly sensitive about their physical appearance.
Ques. 3You are watching a group of boys and girls interacting at a school fair. Many of the tallest youngsters are girls. The students you are observing are most likely to be:
a. 56 years old
b. 78 years old
c. 1012 years old
d. 1416 years old
Ques. 4Other things being equal, which one of the following adolescents is most likely to experience adjustment problems?
a. Wilma, who had her first menstrual period at age 8
b. Betty, for whom breast development began at age 13
c. Fred, who grew five inches at age 14
d. Barney, who began shaving at age 16
Ques. 5The timing of puberty seems to be affected in part by environmental causes. For example, puberty occurs early for:
a. Girls in families with higher incomes
b. Both boys and girls who engage in risky behaviors
c. Both boys and girls in families with low income
d. Girls in families with a lot of conflict
Ques. 6Which of the following is not an advantage of breastfeeding?
a. Breast milk is invariably safer than formula.
b. Breast milk provides antibodies against illnesses.
c. Breast milk is easier for babies to digest than formula.
d. Breast milk is rich in vitamins.
Ques. 7The most recent dietary guidelines for children suggest that:
a. small, nutritious snacks are appropriate for children who are at least moderately active.
b. children should drink milk substitutes, such as soy beverages, more often than whole or low-fat milk.
c. school meals should generally include some type of meat, vegetables, milk, and some product made of whole grains.
d. except as a treat, children should not eat desserts.
Ques. 8At age 3, Michelle could scribble, her crayon tightly grasped in her fist. By age 4 she could color neatly in the lines of her coloring book. By age 5 she could better control a pencil and write her name legibly. This progression most clearly illustrates:
a. integration
b. differentiation
c. synaptogenesis
d. an executive function
Ques. 9Physical development is characterized by both differentiation and integration. Which statement best describes the functioning of these two processes in physical development?
a. There is a period of differentiation followed by a period of integration.
b. There is a period of integration followed by a period of differentiation.
c. Differentiation and integration occur simultaneously and interactively.
d. Their relative importance varies depending on the physical system in question.
Ques. 10Michael is a premature newborn. His parents have recently brought him home from the hospital He cries frequently and is not easily consolable. What is most likely to be something that may benefit Michael's parents as they continue to care for their premature infant?
a. Meditation
b. Waiting until he matures
c. Letting him cry
d. Counseling
Ques. 11What is not one of the states of arousal that new parents should know in order to respond to their baby's needs?
a. Crying
b. Quiet sleep
c. Rooting
d. Drowsiness
Ques. 12In the days leading up to labor, which of the following is least likely to be experienced by the mother?
a. Increased time spent sleeping
b. Some loss of weight
c. Descent of the baby
d. Increased energy
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