COMPREHENSIVE HDFS 210 Q&A STUDY GUIDE 2024/ 2025|COMPLETE

Obesity is defined as body weight more than __________ percent higher than the average weight for a person of a given age and height. 20 Although the average child is exposed to many illnesses between 3 and 5 years of age, __________ is the most frequent health problem in the preschool years. st...

Mita is 21 years old. She has two jobs and is attending a local college. However, due to her hectic schedule, she is experiencing several stressors that are contributing to physical ailments. Mita does not want to take medication for her stress. The therapist at the college informs her to try to inc...

Longitudinal In a study of the behavioral adjustment of a group of children placed in foster care, the children were assessed once a year over a period of 10 years. This is an example of a _________ study. encode Infants, like all people, are exposed to massive amounts of information; therefore, th...

Some research has shown a link between ADHD and a child's diet, particularly in terms of __________. fatty acids The nature of growth in middle childhood can best be explained by the words _________. slow but steady Which of the following treatments is NOT typically used for Attention Deficit Hyp...

an interest in, and appreciation for, argument, counterargument, and debate is called... A. logical thinking B. Moralistic thinking C. Post formal thought D. Dialectical thinking D when middle-age people focus on work that is directed toward others rather than themselves, Erik Erikson called this.....

If a student was asked to group a series of letters according to some criterion or to remember a set of numbers, that student would have to use _________ intelligence to comply with the request a. linguistic b. crystalized c. fluid d. logical mathematical c. fluid ____________ intellectual disabili...

a seventh grade student is tempted to cheat on an exam but talks himself out of it because he is afraid he will get caught and will fail the course. This student is demonstrating _________ a. postconventional morality b. preconventional morality c. a lack of morality d. conventional morality b. ...

Erikson's approach to personality development suggests that an infant's early experiences (nurturing, feeding, cuddling, etc.) are responsible for shaping whether or not they become ____________ individuals later in life. trusting The different degrees of sleep and wakefulness through which a new...

Which of the following best describes the most valuable aspect of Vygotsky's contribution to research on child development? a. He explained how children learn language through an innate mechanism b. He explained how children process and synthesize individual bits of information c. He provided a pre...

Which term describes the period during which the sexual organs mature? a. maturation b. puberty c. latency d. growth puberty The theory suggesting people need to maintain their desired level of involvement in society to maximize their sense of well-being and self-esteem is called a. disengagement t...

1. If a student assesses the situation to determine how much time he/she has available to devote to studying for an upcoming exam, this is an example of a(n) ___. a. academic review b. secondary appraisal c. primary appraisal d. time-management skills b. secondary appraisal 2. According to Erik Eri...

What is the general state of children's bodies and overall health during the preschool years and what are the greatest threats to health during this time? -less round, more slender -muscle size increases, bones become sturdier, organs develop -most severe illness is a cold -greatest threat is an ac...

according to Sternbergs the relationship between intelligence, people's prior experience and their ability to cope with new situations is called______. a. contextual intelligence b. componential intelligence c. practical intelligence d. experiential intelligence d Sue's bones have become brittle,...

The self - Erikson's Stage -Initiative vs. Guild -Discover what kind of person they will become -Identify with parents The self - Self-understanding cognitive representation of self; self-conceptions Self-Understanding -describe themselves through concrete, observable features --body attributes, ...

what is perry's theory of intellectual development? developmental growth of early adulthood involves mastering new ways of understanding the world. knowledge and values are regarded as relativistic. different societies, cultures and individuals could have different standards and values. dualistic t...

Julian and his friends enjoy taking weekend road trips exploring the hiking trails, cultural offerings, and historical sites outside their college campus. While Same is charged with making the grocery list, and Stanton is procures needed supplies, Julian takes the lead on mapping the travel, navigat...

When an infant fans out his or her toes while someone strokes his or her foot, it is an example of the _______ reflex. Babinski The basic cells of the nervous system are known as _______. neurons A basic reflex apparent at birth, rooting, requires an inborn sensitivity to ______. touch According ...

What is the achieving stage? the point reached by young adults in which intelligence is applied to specific situations involving the attainment of long-term goals regarding careers, family, and societal contributions. What is the acquisitive stage? according to Schaie, the first stage of cognitive ...

What is marriage The emotional and legal commitment of two people to share emotional and physical intimacy, various tasks, economic resources, and values exclusionists hold onto a more narrow definition of family moderates willing to count same-sex couples as family if children are involved inclu...

What physical changes occur during Middle Childhood Height changes, weight changes, girl's growth spurt earlier what factors influence children's growth? What factors contribute to a lack of growth in other cultures around the world? Sufficient or insufficient nutrition, disease, genetic inherita...

The elimination of neurons as the result of nonuse or lack of stimulation is called___________ a. synaptic pruning b. myelination c. hierarchical integration d. independence of systems a. synaptic pruning What is the term for the caution ad wariness that is displayed by infants when encounterin...

Sophia is brunette, outgoing, and has blue eyes and full lips. These characteristics reflect Sophia's ____________. phenotype Core knowledge researchers are designed studies to test infants knowledge of objects using "possible" and "impossible" events. The results have shown that infants _____...

Cognitive Development in Infancy experimenting with physical world Sensorimotor Period -Piaget 0-2 years -knowledge of the world is gained through moving and sense; child is therefore a scientist, an active participant in acquiring knowledge (reflexes, intentional behavior, active experiments) Obj...

Personality traits According to psychologist John Holland's research, the greater the correspondence between career choices and ___________, the happier people will be in their choices fluid intelligence intelligence that reflects information processing capabilities, reasoning, and memory is calle...

In Erikson's eight stages of psychological development, what is the positive outcome of the fifth stage, called the identity-versus-confusion stage? awareness of uniqueness of self and a knowledge of roles Children in the third grade are more likely to segregate friendships according to __________...

According to Erik Erikson, the focus of a person's early 30s is developing close, intimate, relationships with others What is an obstacle that the elderly continue to face with regard to working? the elderly continue to face age discrimination Research suggests that most gay and lesbian couples s...

what job does myelin perform in the brain? it speeds the transmission of electrical impulses along the brain cells what is the greatest risk to preschool age children? accidents covering electrical outlets, putting up safety locks on cabinet doors, and putting up gates in front of stairways is an ...

What is the general state of children's bodies and overall health during the preschool years? the healthiest time of life, with only minor illnesses threatening children. What are the greatest threats to health during preschool years? Accidents and environmental threats are the greatest fears. Ho...

The greatest physical risk that preschoolers face comes from __________. A. cancer B. heart disease C. domestic abuse D. accidentsD As children grow, the two halves of the brain become increasingly differentiated and specialized in a process called __________. A. resiliency B. lateralization C. hem...

Dendrites branch off of soma (cell body) Axon Off of soma; long process that stretches away from nerve cell Soma Cell body (nucleus in the middle) Terminal Bouton Transfer signal to next nerve cell Myelin sheath protective insulation that surrounds parts of neurons -- which speeds the transmissi...

______ receive messages from other cells, and at their opposite end there is a long extension called a(n) ______ which carries that messages to other neurons a. neurons; dendrite b. dendrites; axon c. axons; synapse d. synapses; neurons b. Baby Lilly is watching her other siblings as she plays in ...

Which of the following statements is typical of children ages 2 to 6? A.Iron needs decrease while Vitamin A needs increase. B.Children develop rituals and routines around eating. C.Children need many more calories to keep up with their rapid growth. D.Children's bodies become round and chubby. B M...

Melissa is sitting at her preschool table playing with a toy car, while Alex is sitting next to her playing with a toy car and making quiet engine sounds. These two children never interact together. What type of play are these two children engaged in? a. parallel b. onlooker c. functional d. associ...

What stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Theory covers emerging adulthood? What are the characteristics that define this stage? Young Adulthood (19-40), intimacy vs. isolation 1. Need to form intimate, loving relationships with people 2. Success leads to strong relationships, while failure results...

The fact that the ______ determines the gender of the child is leading to the development of techniques that will allow parents to increase the chances of choosing the child's gender. man's sperm What is the major reason why very-low-birthweight babies are in grave danger from the moment they are...

What did Piaget call the process in which people understand a new experience in terms of their current stage of cognitive development and way of thinking? assimiliation A newborn who shows interest and surprise at first seeing a new toy but may not show interest after seeing the same toy several ti...

The adequacy of the __________ that children receive in the middle school years significantly affects their physical, social, and cognitive health. nutrition During middle childhood, children make significant improvements in muscle __________. coordination __________, a chronic condition chara...

4 piaget's theory of development assumed that all children pass through a series of ________ universal stages in a fixed order from birth to adolescence sensorimotor, pre operational, concrete operational, and formal operational what are the four stages of Piaget's theory of development 12 month...

5 year old Randy is in preschool and his teacher offers to help him use the scissors. Randy says "let me," to show his independence. Erikson would say that Randy is demonstrating what stage of development? Initiative versus guilt: This stage occurs during the preschool years, between the ages of t...