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Chapter 01 1 These Systematic Detailed Observations Individual Children Done
1 Chapter 1 Quick Quiz 1. These systematic, detailed observations of individual children done by scientists, including Darwin, in the nineteenth century paved the way for today’s objective, analytic research. a. child logs c. field notes b. baby biographies d. […]
Chapter 01 2 A measure lacks validity if it doesn’t seem to measure
19 Chapter Module: Doing Child-Development Research 1.88 A measure is __________ if the results are consistent over time. a. representative c. valid b. reliable d. a sample Chapter Module: Doing Child-Development Research Answer: b Page(s): 23 Type: Factual Diff: Easy […]
Chapter 02 1 The First Pairs Chromosomes Are Called
39 Chapter 2 Quick Quiz 1. The first 22 pairs of chromosomes are called __________ while the 23rd pair is known as __________. a. sex chromosomes; autosomes c. eggs; sperm b. autosomes; sex chromosomes d. sperm; eggs 2. Each group […]
Chapter 02 2 This Good example OFA Passive Gene environment Reaction
2.63 The branch of genetics that addresses the inheritance of behavioral and psychological traits is referred to as a. evocative genetics. c. behavioral genetics. b. active genetics. d. polygenic genetics. Chapter Module: Heredity, Environment, and Development Answer: c Page(s): 50 […]
Chapter 03 1 About Four Days After Conception The Zygote
66 Chapter 3 Quick Quiz 1. At about four days after conception, the zygote consists of about 100 cells resembling a hollow ball known as a(n) a. egg. c. blastocyst. b. germ disc. d. amnion. 2. During the period of […]
Chapter 03 2 Which of the following statements concerning Bea’s and Ruby’s
Chapter Module: Happy Birthday! Answer: d Page(s): 88-89 Type: Conceptual Diff: Hard Rationale: Anesthesia used during childbirth does cross the placental barrier and can influence the mother’s ability to push, but it is not associated with long-lasting increases in sociability […]
Chapter 04 1 During The First Year Life The Average
107 Chapter 4 Quick Quiz 1. During the first year of life the average baby gains about a. five inches and 10 pounds. c. 10 inches and 15 pounds. b. 10 inches and 5 pounds. d. 15 inches and 10 […]
Chapter 04 2 allows the axon to transmit information more rapidly
124 4.83 The __________ receives input from neurons, whereas the __________ sends information from other dendrites. a. dendrite; axon c. axon; cell body b. dendrite; cell body d. axon; dendrite Chapter Module: The Developing Nervous System 4.84 Which of the […]
Chapter 05 1 Coordinated Movements The Muscles And Limbs Are
141 Chapter 5 Quick Quiz 1. Coordinated movements of the muscles and limbs are known as a. sensory and perceptual processes. c. intersensory redundancy. b. motor skills. d. dynamic systems theory. 2. __________ is used by researchers to determine whether […]
Chapter 05 2 The most successful approach to treating hyperactivity is a
157 5.75 The most successful approach to treating hyperactivity is a. medical treatment alone. b. social skills training. c. nutritional counseling. d. to reduce time spent watching television. Chapter Module: Complex Perceptual and Attentional Processes Answer: a Page(s): 157 Type: […]
Chapter 06 1 Piaget’s Theory Cognitive Development Stage Theory Which
176 Chapter 6 Quick Quiz 1. Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is a stage theory, which means that Piaget views development as a. continuous. c. passive. b. discontinuous. d. quantitative. 2. During the sensorimotor period of development, children’s thinking progresses […]
Chapter 06 2 Once a skill becomes automatic, it requires much less
194 6.86 Cognitive activities that require very little effort are referred to as a. working memory. c. mental software. b. mental hardware. d. automatic processes. Chapter Module: Modern Theories of Cognitive Development 6.87 When Cookie first started golfing, she had […]
Chapter 07 1 Knowledge And Awareness Cognitive Processes Known Metamemory
213 Chapter 7 Quick Quiz 1. Knowledge and awareness of cognitive processes is known as a. metamemory. c. cognitive self-regulation. b. metacognitive knowledge. d. metacognition. 2. An 8-year-old child remembering the birth of her baby brother 2 years ago is […]
Chapter 07 2 Infants are able to distinguish differences in quantity
Answer: b Page(s): 237 Type: Factual Diff: Moderate Rationale: Children are able to distinguish two objects from three by about 5 months of age. 7.83 Five-month-old infants a. cannot distinguish one object from two objects. b. use the one–to-one principle. […]
Chapter 08 1 A person’s culturally influenced accumulated knowledge and skills
251 Chapter 8 Quick Quiz 1. A person’s culturally influenced accumulated knowledge and skills, including understanding printed language, comprehending language, and knowing vocabulary is known as a. crystallized intelligence. c. general intelligence. b. fluid intelligence. d. multiple intelligence. 2. Carroll’s […]
Chapter 08 2 Gifted children are not more likely to be emotionally troubled
b. Jarell will never have the ability to do well in school or out of school. c. Jarell does not currently have the skills to do well in a middle-class school environment. d. Jarell does not have “street smarts.” Chapter […]
Chapter 09 1 The Rules That Specify How Words Are
254 Chapter 9 Quick Quiz 1. The rules that specify how words are combined to form sentences is a. phonology. c. syntax. b. semantics. d. pragmatics. 2. Which of the following represents the order in which the first steps to […]
Chapter 09 2 Which of the following is an example of over regularization
271 Chapter Module: Speaking in Sentences 9.81 Which of the following is an example of overregularization? a. mans c. children’s b. women d. mice Chapter Module: Speaking in Sentences Answer: a Page(s): 298 Type: Applied Diff: Moderate Rationale: Mans is […]
Chapter 10 1 Which The Following Not Basic Emotion Happiness
320 Chapter 10 Quick Quiz 1. Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion? a. happiness c. fear b. anger d. embarrassment 2. Which of the following is NOT a complex emotion? a. pride c. fear b. guilt d. […]
Chapter 10 2 who wants to be with the mother when she returns
c. Bill and Mary are likely to spend equal amounts of time reading and talking to their baby. d. Their infant is likely to prefer Mary over Bill as a playmate. Chapter Module: Attachment Answer: b Page(s): 332 Type: Applied […]
Chapter 11 1 Who Most Likely Describe Themselves The Best
351 Chapter 11 Quick Quiz 1. Who is most likely to describe themselves as “the best artist in the class”? a. Doreen, who is 4 years old c. Bob, who is 13 years old b. Tory, who is 8 years […]
Chapter 11 2 High Self esteem Children Related Parents Who Set
367 d. Troy, whose parents are involved in his extra–curricular activities Chapter Module: Self-Esteem 11.75 Who is likely to have the highest self-esteem? a. John, who works hard in school b. David, who has trouble getting along with his peers […]
Chapter 12 1 Longitudinal Study Self control Researchers Found That Self control
384 Chapter 12 Quick Quiz 1. In a longitudinal study of self-control, researchers found that self-control in 4-year-olds a. was negatively related to their self-control as teenagers (i.e., 4-year-olds with the most self-control had the least self-control as teenagers). b. […]
Chapter 12 2 Studies link children’s prosocial behavior to several parental
12.74 Studies link children’s prosocial behavior to several parental behaviors. Which of the following factors is associated with the LEAST amount of prosocial behavior in children? a. parents who use physical punishment rather than reasoning to discipline their children b. […]
Chapter 13 1 Set Cultural Guidelines For How Person Should
419 Chapter 13 Quick Quiz 1. A set of cultural guidelines for how a person should behave is known as a a. social role. c. social identity. b. gender role. d. gender identity. 2. In a study of 12-month-old and […]
Chapter 13 2 likely to have enabling interactions with each other
435 13.75 Which of the following is correct of boys’ and girls’ play? a. Boys’ play is rougher and more competitive than girls’ play. b. Girls tend to be more dominating in their interactions. c. In boys’ interactions, actions and […]
Chapter 14 1 Heidi Lives With Her Mother Father Sister
451 Chapter 14 Quick Quiz 1. Heidi lives with her mother, father, sister, and brother. According to Bronfenbrenner’s systems theory, Heidi’s family is part of her a. mesosystem c. microsystem b. macrosystem d. exosystem 2. All systems are dynamic and […]
Chapter 14 2 African American Children Who Live Extended Families
471 d. Rudolph lives with her daughter and granddaughter in order to help his daughter pay the bills. Rudolph also serves as his granddaughter’s child care during the day since they cannot afford daycare. Chapter Module: The Changing Family 14.97 […]
Chapter 15 1 When Children Play Alone Watch Others Play
488 Chapter 15 Quick Quiz 1. When children play alone or watch others play it is called a. nonsocial play. c. onlooker play. b. parallel play. d. associative play. 2. Rough-and-tumble play emerges in a. infancy. c. preschool. b. toddlerhood. […]
Chapter 15 2 Neglected Children Are Both Liked And Disliked
507 Chapter Module: Electronic Media 15.93 When children watch shows that emphasize prosocial behavior, such as Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, they are a. more likely to behave prosocially. b. less likely to behave prosocially. c. not likely to change their behavior. […]