In an average year, school-age children typically gain:
a. 2-3 inches in height
b. 4-6 pounds in weight
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Ques. 2During middle childhood, physical growth is usually:
a. Steady
b. Uneven
c. Unpredictable
d. Unique
Ques. 3Studies that examine road-crossing behavior find that children in middle childhood:
a. Cross similarly to adults
b. Correctly estimate their physical abilities
c. Make very few crossing errors
d. Rely more on distance away from the car rather than on the speed of the vehicle
Ques. 4All of the following are variables that contribute to increased injury rates in children EXCEPT for:
a. Gender
b. High-risk taking behavior
c. Socioeconomic status
d. Height
Ques. 5Many children discontinue their involvement in organized sports because of the following:
a. Increased level of competition
b. Stress
c. Time commitment
d. All of the above
Ques. 6Ralph's father quarterbacked for his college football team, and his mother was a professional ice skater. Ralph decides to try out for his middle school hockey team because he too has athletic talent. Behavioral geneticists might call this choice an example of:
a. Reaction range
b. Dendritic connection
c. Approval seeking
d. Niche-picking
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