Child Development Practice Questions
Course Introduction
Child Development explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur from infancy through adolescence. This course examines major theories of development, milestones in various domains, the role of family and culture, and the impact of biological and environmental factors on growth. Through lectures, case studies, and observational activities, students gain a foundational understanding of how children learn, interact, and adapt at different stages of life, preparing them for careers or further study in education, psychology, social work, and related fields.
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LifeSmart Exploring Human Development 1st Canadian Edition by Lisa Fiore
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Chapter 1: Lifespan Development: An Introduction
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Q1) Which of the following statements best suits the concept of adulthood?
A)Adulthood is the beginning of inevitable decline.
B)Adulthood is just as important as childhood in understanding the lifespan.
C)Adulthood is a time of stability as exemplified by the saying,"You can't teach an old dog new tricks."
D)Development is complete at the end of adolescence.
Answer: B
Q2) According to developmental psychologist Michael Lewis,the developmental changes we experience are directly related to:
A)a stable process that is genetically controlled.
B)the random and unpredictable conditions in our lives.
C)natural processes unfolding.
D)slow and continuous stages that are universal.
Answer: B
Q3) During __________,school becomes a major force in development.
A)the play age
B)early childhood
C)middle childhood
D)adolescence
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Theories of Development: Interpreting the Lifespan
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Q1) Jonathan is four months old and giggles uncontrollably every time his dad plays peek-a-boo with him.This game is fun for Jonathan because he lacks:
A)object permanence.
B)conservation.
C)centration.
D)reversibility.
Answer: A
Q2) __________ refers to what a child can do on their own versus what they can accomplish with the assistance of an adult.
A)The zone of proximal development
B)The preintellectual range
C)The norm or reaction range
D)Shaping
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Pregnancy and Prenatal Development
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Q1) A non-invasive prenatal test that can determine the well-being of a fetus is __________ which may be done as early as seven weeks.
A)AFP
B)ultrasound
C)CVS
D)amniocentesis
Answer: B
Q2) During the __________ month of prenatal development,the mother begins to feel movement from the fetus,which is now beginning to turn its head and push with its hands and feet.
A)third
B)fourth
C)fifth
D)sixth
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Birth and the Newborn Child
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Q1) A factor that will hinder the development of a premature infant is:
A)poverty
B)drug/alcohol use by the parents
C)high-stress home environment
D)all of these are factors that will hinder the development of a premature infant
Q2) __________ refers to feelings of sadness and emotional withdrawal that continue for many weeks or months after delivery.
A)The postpartum period
B)Birth dysthymia
C)Peripartum dejection
D)Postpartum depression
Q3) An alternative to a non-medicated birth process is:
A)natural childbirth.
B)twilight labour.
C)spontaneous birth.
D)the Ludovico technique.
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Chapter 5: Infancy
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Q1) While four-year-old Andrew is articulate and speaks in complete sentences,he can't tell you anything about when he was under a year old because of:
A)infantile amnesia.
B)lack of opportunity.
C)anterograde amnesia.
D)retrograde forgetting.
Q2) According to Vygotsky,crying,cooing,and babbling are all part of:
A)preintellectual speech.
B)native psychology.
C)egocentric speech.
D)inner speech.
Q3) Piaget's term for infants' activities that are focused on their own bodies and reflexes is:
A)tertiary circular reactions.
B)secondary circular reactions.
C)coordination of secondary schemes.
D)primary circular reactions.
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Chapter 6: Early Childhood
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Q1) Rui is waiting for her turn to play a video game.While she waits,she offers tips to her brother,so that he can get to a higher level.Rui is categorized as in __________ play,according to Parten.
A)onlooker
B)solitary
C)unoccupied
D)extrinsic
Q2) Puzzles and games that involve patterns are included in the __________ of play materials.
A)social and fantasy
B)imagination
C)exploration and mastery
D)fine and gross motor skills
Q3) A child's tendency to use a word in a broader context than it is intended for is called:
A)overregularities.
B)overgeneralization.
C)overextension.
D)telegraphic speech.
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Chapter 7: Middle Childhood
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Q1) A learning disability:
A)is a neurological disorder that impacts the brain's functioning.
B)occurs when a child has not been exposed to the fundamentals of education.
C)is defined by an inability to process information the way most others do based on learning styles.
D)can be unlearned if the right support is given early enough.
Q2) The __________ criterion of Bjorklund's explanation of problem-solving involves an assessment of the obstructions that may prevent completion of the task.
A)goals
B)obstacles
C)strategies
D)evaluation
Q3) Towards the end of middle childhood,children tend to:
A)look like taller versions of toddlers.
B)have bodies more proportionate and similar to an adult's.
C)be intermediate in body shape to preschoolers and adults.
D)be the height they will be when they are fully grown.
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Chapter 8: Adolescence
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Q1) Most sexual assaults against adolescent females are committed by:
A)other adolescents.
B)strangers.
C)recent acquaintances.
D)someone they know and have trusted.
Q2) Which of the following substances has the most damaging effect on an adolescent's developing brain?
A)tobacco
B)marijuana
C)ecstasy
D)alcohol
Q3) One of the most important influences on substance abuse by adolescents is:
A)the media.
B)peer pressure.
C)family values.
D)whether the father smoked and drank or not.
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Chapter 9: Early Adulthood
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Q1) According to Levinson,the purpose of developmental periods in our lives is to cause greater __________ which refers to our developing separate and special personalities.
A)individuation
B)identification
C)emergence
D)subjectivity
Q2) For Piaget,cognitive development:
A)peaked at adolescence and remained stable throughout adulthood.
B)peaked at pre-adolescence and then remained stable from adolescence through adulthood.
C)was based on genetic changes in a prescribed fashion,independent of individual ability.
D)continued into early adulthood,as young adults have accumulated more knowledge than adolescents.
Q3) Of the following individuals,who is most likely to be a heavy drinker?
A)Gary,a 30 year old accountant
B)Macario,a 17 year old high school student who plays rugby
C)Catherine,a 22 year old college student
D)Rose,a 19 year old art major at a community college
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Chapter 10: Middle Adulthood
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Q1) Debbie and Deanna have just lost their mother to cancer.They were both fond of their mother and shared equally in her care during her decline over the past year.Debbie is now a regular attendee at the Hospice Support Group to help her cope.Deanna hates the idea of support groups and is coping by putting on a smile and just going on.Which daughter has the better chance of protection from undue stress?
A)Debbie
B)Deanna
C)both are equally protected.
D)Debbie will do better at first,but Deanna will do better in the long run.
Q2) What is the most frequently cited problem of middle-aged women according to Singleton?
A)Aging
B)Menopause
C)Caring for their children
D)Caring for their aging parents
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Chapter 11: Late Adulthood
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Q1) __________ is the theory that aging is due to a failure in the systems that regulate the proper interaction of the organs.
A)Wear and tear
B)Cross-linkage
C)Homeostatic imbalance
D)Adaptation syndrome
Q2) Jennie was happy to retire from her position at the research lab,as she looked forward to spending more time traveling with her husband,Kevin.When Kevin died suddenly from a heart attack two weeks after her retirement,Jennie was at a total loss.Six months later,she finds it hard to fill her days.Jennie is experiencing:
A)a crossover in gender roles.
B)gender confusion.
C)role discontinuity.
D)despair.
Q3) Of the following individuals,who has the shortest life expectancy?
A)Tim,a Métis male
B)Erin,a White woman
C)Jonathan,a White man
D)Vicky,a First Nations woman
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Chapter 12: Dying and Spirituality
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Q1) Tom is absorbed with getting through the day at his job,making sure that his family has a roof over their heads and food on the table.He doesn't have the time to meditate on spiritual matters.Tom is in Frankl's __________ dimension.
A)noetic
B)somatic
C)psychological
D)extraverted
Q2) Physician-assisted suicide is considered forms of:
A)active euthanasia.
B)passive euthanasia.
C)altruistic euthanasia.
D)death denial by the patient involved
Q3) The majority of responses in a survey of retired individuals indicated that if they could make changes in their lives,people would:
A)get more education and worry about work less.
B)work more and worry about education less.
C)be more dedicated in their choice of work.
D)get more education on spiritual matters.
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