Which of the following substances has been shown to reduce intelligence and increase behavior problems in young children?
PVC
lead
latex paint
asbestos
Question 2Gross motor skills such as riding a tricycle are acquired
solely through many opportunities for practice.
automatically when brain maturation occurs.
through a combination of brain maturation and practice.
only if the parents are well coordinated.
Question 3Melika is 4 years old. Which of the following would you expect Melika to be able to do?
tie her shoes
hop on either foot
skip in rhythm
jump over things
Question 4The text refers to research in which brain scans and hormone measurements were taken from 4- to 6-year-old children after they were exposed to a fire alarm. Which of the following was one of the conclusions drawn from this research?
Traumatic events are more likely to be recalled if a child remains calm
during the event.
Some levels of stress hormones improve memory.
Memories are more likely to be elicited when the child is interviewed by a
stern adult.
Brain scans showed less limbic system development in children who were
stressed by the fire alarm.
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