Child and Adolescent Development 2nd Edition

Which of the following normal, healthy children is most likely to have the highest proportion of body fat? a. 6-year-old Samuel b. 5-year-old Keisha c. 4-year-old Elliott d. 1-year-old Casandra Answer: dFeedback for Correct In general, the proportion of body fat is highest during infancy. Answer: dFeedback for Correct In general, the proportion of

The science of child development has evolved in the past century. Today's research questions typically require multidisciplinary approaches. Current experts in child development criticize Piagetian theory because: a. it does not provide information about cognitive development that is useful for teachers. b. it overly reflects the activities and expectations of Western cultures. c.

During a qualitative study, a researcher interviewed a cross-section of children from single-parent households about parent-child relationships based on varied parenting styles. During the interviews, the researcher saw bruises on one of the six-year-olds and learned (during the interview with the child) that he was being abused at home. What should

What group of adolescents has the highest suicide rate? a. adolescents in the age range 10-13 b. adolescent boys c. adolescent girls from poor, inner city neighborhoods d. adolescents who are from minority groups Answer: bFeedback for Correct The rate of suicide death is higher for boys than for girls. However, it is important

Maria learns to tie her shoe by watching her older sister successfully tie her own shoe. Rather than shaping Maria's behavior by using reinforcements, Bandura's social learning theory relies on: a. vicarious learning. b. negative reinforcement. c. enactive learning. d. information processing. Answer: aFeedback for Correct Vicarious learning is learning by observing others. Answer:

Which group of children tends to grow faster and taller than their peers? a. Southern European b. African American c. American Caucasian d. Asian Answer: bFeedback for Correct African American children grow faster and taller than their American Caucasian peers. American Caucasian and Northern European children tend to be taller and larger framed than

Manuel recently moved to Iowa and observed that most of the farmers in the state grow corn. When he learned that the Smith family has a farm, he presumed they were corn farmers. What kind of reasoning was Manuel using? a. inductive reasoning b. deductive reasoning c. hypothetical reasoning d. metacognitive reasoning Answer: aFeedback

Children with dyslexia: a. have fewer cells and connections in the hypocampus and are limited in their abilities to specialize. b. are incapable of higher order thinking but can compensate for language deficits. c. can learn specific strategies that compensate for their disability by using other areas of their brain. d. are capable of

Which of the following approaches is more widely advocated as an effective way for schools to address the problem of bullying? a. zero tolerance policies b. school wide positive behavior supports c. counseling for parents of children who bully and children who are bullied d. punitive approaches to antisocial behavior Answer: bFeedback for Correct

Adolescence is marked by rapid increases in physical and mental capabilities. Compared to children, adolescents are stronger, bigger, faster in reaction time, and have greater capabilites to withstand injury and physical stress. What is the paradox about adolescent health? a. the 200% increase in mortality rates b. the 80% of adolescents who struggle

A middle school student fails the multiple choice question on the exam and cannot demonstrate his understanding of how chlorine added to drinking water kills bacteria and other harmful organisms. When the teacher talks to the student about his understanding of the scientific concept, the student responds, "I"m just not