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Carol Dweck concluded that individuals have one of two mindsets, namely the
_______ mindset and the _________ mindset - ANSWER-fixed and growth
Which of the following is NOT a contextual factor that is linked to brain
development?
a. poverty
b. athletic ability
c. parenting quality - ANSWER-B
From 3 to 6 years of age the most rapid growth in the brain takes place in the: -
ANSWER-prefrontal cortex
As Misty learns what is appropriate for boy and girls, she begins to organize new
information according to those divisions. It is her gender _______ that informs her
that anything that is pink must be made for girls. - ANSWER-schemas
Chinese-american immigrant children who have been exposed to authoritarian
parenting show all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
a. depression
b. poor social skills
c. high self-esteem
d. aggressive behavior - ANSWER-C
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,Which type of cancer is most prevalent in children? - ANSWER-leukemia
Tapi believes that all human beings have certain inalienable rights that need to be
protected. She believes that the current law in her country that prohibits interracial
marriage is unfair and should be changed. According to Kohlberg, which of the
following describes Tapi's level of moral reasoning? - ANSWER-post conventional
Improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood is a reflection
of: - ANSWER-increased myelination of CNS
Erikson's fourth stage of development is: - ANSWER-industry vs inferiority
Recent studies have identified all of the following as potential contributors to the
development of ADHD EXCEPT:
a. high levels of maternal stress
b. exposure to tobacco smoke or alcohol
c. diets high in fiber and protein
d. low birth weight - ANSWER-C
During the elementary school years, children grow an average of ___ inches a year,
with the average sized ______ being taller than the average sized _______. -
ANSWER-two three; girl; boy
Megan wants to get a cookie before dinner, but she knows that's against her
mother's rules. As she is considering getting a cookie she can hear her mother
walking toward the kitchen where the cookie jar is. Realizing she would probably
get caught and punished, Megan decides to leave the kitchen without a cookie.
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,According to Kohlberg, which level of moral development is Megan currently in? -
ANSWER-preconventional reasoning
All of the following are associated with improved understandings of emotions
EXCEPT:
a. increase in prosocial behavior
b. difficulty in interpreting facial expressions
c. ability to reflect emotions
d. emotional regulation - ANSWER-b. difficulty in interpreting facial expressions
In the US, __________ is the leading cause of death for young children -
ANSWER-accidents
What percent of children's meals exceed recommendations for saturated and trans
fast? - ANSWER-45%
Regarding peers and gender development, which of the following is FALSE?
a. girls are more likely to interact in a reciprocal way
b. boys prefer larger groups of playmates than girls
c. boys are more likely to engage in competitive play
d. children under age 12 prefer to play in groups with boys and girls - ANSWER-D
What did Piaget term reversible mental actions that allow children to do mentally
what before they could only do physically? - ANSWER-operations
A child at age ____ is likely to be fully in heteronomous morality, whereas
children at age _______ are likely to be fully autonomous morality. - ANSWER-
5;12
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, The emotions of ___________ and _______ do not appear to develop until self-
awareness appears around 18 months of age. - ANSWER-pride and embarrassment
On average, children gain ___ pounds per year during middle and late childhood -
ANSWER-5-7
The most rapid growth in the brain occurs in the ___________ ________ from
___-____ years old - ANSWER-prefrontal cortex; 3-6
Increasing brain maturation is linked to... - ANSWER-emerging cognitive abilities
What is myelination? - ANSWER-process through which axons are covered with a
layer of fat cells
What does the myelin sheath do for the nervous system? - ANSWER-increases
speed and efficiency of information traveling through the nervous system
Children with higher cognitive ability showed increased myelination by _____
years of age. - ANSWER-3
_________ and _________ are linked to the development of the brain - ANSWER-
poverty and parenting
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