Question 1

Within a 24-hour cycle,approximately how much time do infants 0 to 2 years spend sleeping?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 hours
B)  8 hours
C)  13 hours
D)  21 hoursE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Explain the neuroconstructivist view of brain development.

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The neuroconstructivist view emphasizes ...

Question 3

The unused synaptic connections will be replaced by other pathways or they disappear.In the language of neuroscience,these connections are said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  bloomed.
B)  strengthened.
C)  pruned.
D)  cropped.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The process of encasing axons with fat cells,which is involved in providing energy to neurons and speeding up neural transmissions,is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  lateralization.
B)  neurotransmission.
C)  myelination.
D)  metacognition.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

How does perpetual-motor coupling influence grasping in infants?

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Perceptual-motor coupling is necessary f...

Question 6

In adulthood,individuals spend about _____ of their night in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  half
B)  one-eighth
C)  one-third
D)  one-fifthE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

_____ is a tendency in which sensory stimulation is changing but perception of the physical world remains constant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulus generalization
B)  Operant conditioning
C)  Orientation response
D)  Perceptual constancyE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Newer more sophisticated eye-tracking equipment has allowed researchers to study all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional attachment
B)  Joint attention
C)  Memory
D)  Face processingE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The rays of light focused on the eyes are converted into electrical impulses by the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea.
B)  retina.
C)  iris.
D)  cornea.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Infant Devon rarely sleeps through the night,instead she sleeps in rather short intervals throughout the day and night.Recent research suggests that Devon will

Accepted Answer

A)  will become obese in her early childhood years.
B)  will show language delays in early childhood.
C)  will be more alert and cognitively aware in early childhood.
D)  will be slightly above her peers in information processing capabilities.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Based on the studies conducted on infant sleep-related problems,which of the following factors will be linked to fewer infant sleep problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infant TV viewing
B)  Non-involvement of fathers in infant care
C)  Mother's emotional availability
D)  Early introduction of solid foods to infantsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Ogden,a child psychologist,has an empiricist approach toward perceptual development.Ogden would agree with which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability of perception in infants is not innate but develops with learning and experience.
B)  Infants' ability to perceive the world is inborn and is influenced by their genes.
C)  Infants' ability to perceive is present at birth and involves the development of distinctive features that are detected at later ages.
D)  Infants' ability to perceive is present at birth and develops with the cognitive development in infants.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex has an active role in hearing,language processing,and memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal lobe
B)  Temporal lobe
C)  Occipital lobe
D)  Parietal lobeE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

_____ reflex occurs when the sole of the foot of an infant is stroked and the infant responds by fanning out the toes and twisting the foot in.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moro
B)  Rooting
C)  Babinski
D)  SwimmingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Scarlett learned to stare at mobile objects before trying to move her limbs to reach for objects.This growth pattern in Scarlett is according to which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateralization
B)  cephalocaudal
C)  endarch
D)  proximodistalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The electrical impulses from the retina are transmitted to the visual centers of the brain by the _____ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory
B)  spinal
C)  optic
D)  cochlearE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following motor skills is achieved in the second year of life in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Climbing the steps
B)  Walking alone easily
C)  Using arms for support
D)  Standing with supportE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Proximodistal pattern: The sequence in which growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.

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Example: Infants control the m...

Question 19

What are the advantages and disadvantages of shared sleeping in infants?

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Advantages: 1)It promotes breast feeding...

Question 20

List out the benefits of breast feeding for the child.

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The benefits of breast feeding for the c...

Exam 5: Physical Development in Infancy

How does perpetual-motor coupling influence grasping in infants?

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_____ is a tendency in which sensory stimulation is changing but perception of the physical world remains constant.

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Newer more sophisticated eye-tracking equipment has allowed researchers to study all of the following EXCEPT:

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The process of encasing axons with fat cells,which is involved in providing energy to neurons and speeding up neural transmissions,is known as

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The unused synaptic connections will be replaced by other pathways or they disappear.In the language of neuroscience,these connections are said to be

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Proximodistal pattern: The sequence in which growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.

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In adulthood,individuals spend about _____ of their night in REM sleep.

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Based on the studies conducted on infant sleep-related problems,which of the following factors will be linked to fewer infant sleep problems?

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Infant Devon rarely sleeps through the night,instead she sleeps in rather short intervals throughout the day and night.Recent research suggests that Devon will

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Explain the neuroconstructivist view of brain development.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of shared sleeping in infants?

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_____ reflex occurs when the sole of the foot of an infant is stroked and the infant responds by fanning out the toes and twisting the foot in.

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The electrical impulses from the retina are transmitted to the visual centers of the brain by the _____ nerve.

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Which lobe of the cerebral cortex has an active role in hearing,language processing,and memory?

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The rays of light focused on the eyes are converted into electrical impulses by the

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Which of the following motor skills is achieved in the second year of life in infants?

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List out the benefits of breast feeding for the child.

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Ogden,a child psychologist,has an empiricist approach toward perceptual development.Ogden would agree with which of the following statements?

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Within a 24-hour cycle,approximately how much time do infants 0 to 2 years spend sleeping?

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Scarlett learned to stare at mobile objects before trying to move her limbs to reach for objects.This growth pattern in Scarlett is according to which of the following principles?

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