Psychology of Childhood Review Questions https://quizplus.com/study-set/3675 9 Chapters 2735 Verified Questions
Psychology of Childhood Review Questions Course Introduction This course explores the psychological development of children from infancy through adolescence, examining the key theories, research methods, and findings related to cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, and biological factors on children's growth, as well as consider the implications of childhood experiences for later life. Topics such as attachment, language acquisition, moral development, and the impact of technology are also discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of how children think, feel, and interact with the world around them.
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Chapter 1: A Cultural Approach to Child Development Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 338 Verified Questions 338 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73194
Sample Questions Q1) For a cross-sequential design,researchers _____. A) study people in different age groups and follow them over time B) study people in different age groups at one time point C) follow one group of people over time D) spend a considerable amount of time with the people they want to study Answer: A Q2) Freud proposed that all children experience a(n)____ in which they desire to displace their ____ parent and enjoy sexual access to the ____ parent. A) Thanatos drive; other-sex; same-sex B) Oedipus complex; same-sex; other-sex C) catharsis; same-sex; other-sex D) Freudian slip; other-sex; same-sex Answer: B Q3) What is ethnographic research and are there any disadvantages? Answer: Ethnographic research is often conducted by anthropologists.It entails living among a population to get an insider's view of a culture.The disadvantages include: a lot of time and money to spend long periods of time in often remote areas,and also,the researcher may be biased in his/her interpretations. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 3
Chapter 2: Genetics and Prenatal Development Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 292 Verified Questions 292 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73195
Sample Questions Q1) The reason why individuals develop phenylketonuria (PKU)is because ______. A) their bodies cannot process phenylalanine (a certain amino acid)properly B) their bodies process phenylalanine (a certain amino acid)too quickly C) their bodies do not produce enough phenylalanine (a certain amino acid) D) their bodies overproduce phenylalanine (a certain amino acid) Answer: A Q2) How is infertility defined? A) the presence of endometriosis B) when the male has a low sperm count C) inability to conceive after trying for a year D) no desire to have children Answer: C Q3) Which of the following is an example of an X-linked disorder? A) schizophrenia B) hemophilia C) bipolar disease D) enuresis Answer: B To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Birth and the Newborn Child Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 284 Verified Questions 284 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73196
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following is a substance that lubricates the lungs and helps the neonate breathe independently? A) surfactant B) leptin C) acetylcholine D) white blood cells Answer: A Q2) Overall,infants prefer _____ over any other pattern. A) straight lines B) two-dimensional objects C) human faces D) cartoon faces Answer: C Q3) What percentage of fetuses present in the breech position? A) 4% B) 20% C) 36% D) 50% Answer: A To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Infancy Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 281 Verified Questions 281 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73197
Sample Questions Q1) ____ is the basis of fine motor development,the deft movements of our hands that enable us to make a tool,pick up a small object,throw a weapon,or thread a needle. A) Binocular vision B) Bipedal motion C) The opposable thumb D) The vertical stance Q2) Learning language in general is considered to be ________,whereas exposure to a specific language is considered to be ______. A) an experience-expectant function; an experience-dependent function B) an experience-dependent function; an experience-expectant function C) an experience-expectant function; a lateralization function D) a plasticity function; an experience-dependent function Q3) Would 3-year-olds enjoy the game of peek-a-boo? Would you expect to see cultural variations? Explain. Q4) Describe the milestones of language development in infancy.Will babies learning two languages be delayed in language development? Q5) Are there sex differences in length and/or weight at birth? Does this pattern continue? Explain. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Toddlerhood Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 287 Verified Questions 287 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73198
Sample Questions Q1) By the age of 2,most toddlers will have a vocabulary of about ____. A) 100 words B) 200 words C) 300 words D) 400 words Q2) Infants in developing and developed countries grow at about the same rate from birth to six months.Why are they similar? A) Infants from developed and developing countries consume breast milk. B) Infants from developed and developing countries start eating solid foods at birth. C) Infants from developed and developing countries do very little to expend calories. D) All infants have access to nutritious and well-balanced foods. Q3) Which of the following are primary emotions? A) sympathy, surprise, and exhilaration B) anger, fear, and happiness C) shame, guilt, and embarrassment D) pride, envy, and jealousy Q4) Give an example of how toddlers are weaned in traditional cultures if the gradual approach does not work. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 7
Chapter 6: Early Childhood Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 300 Verified Questions 300 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73199
Sample Questions Q1) You are visiting your sister,who has 4-year-old twins.They ask if they can have some milk and you are pouring it for them.One glass you choose is tall and thin and the other is short and wide.After you pour the milk,your niece is very unhappy because you gave "more" milk to your nephew.You actually gave each of them the same amount,but your niece and nephew lack the mental ability to ____. A) conserve B) operate C) center D) tertiary operate Q2) What is a distinctive feature of authoritative parents? A) They are quite passive in their responding. B) They do not care whatsoever what their children do. C) They respond with anger to questions from their children. D) They explain the reasons for their rules and expectations to their children. Q3) Created in 1965,what is the largest early intervention program in the United States? A) Project Head Start B) Montessori Schools C) early intervention programs D) Challenger Program To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 8: Adolescence Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 319 Verified Questions 319 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73200
Sample Questions Q1) During adolescence,neurological overproduction or exuberance occurs throughout the brain; however,it is especially pronounced in the ____. A) frontal lobes B) occipital lobe C) primary motor cortex D) hypothalamus Q2) Carlos can be best described as a resilient adolescent.Against all odds,he has graduated from high school and is enrolled in college.He comes from a lower socioeconomic status and a harsh neighborhood,and he is the first in his family to graduate from high school and attend college.Which of the following are three protective factors we can assume Carlos possesses? A) high intelligence, warm but controlling parents, and a social network of caring adults B) high religious involvement, an easygoing temperament, and an insecure attachment C) high sociability, high emotional quotient, and low intelligence D) high parental control, a difficult temperament, and high intelligence Q3) Discuss one reason why conflict with parents rises during adolescence. Q4) Briefly describe a puberty ritual of a non-Western culture. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 7: Middle Childhood Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 344 Verified Questions 344 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73201
Sample Questions Q1) Your brother and sister-in-law do not like to cook and neither one of them seems to have a very good understanding of nutrition.Their 9-year-old son has a BMI of 24,but they are not concerned because they feel that he will simply outgrow being obese.Why should they be more concerned? As adults,overweight and obese individuals ____. A) spend a considerable amount of their budget on fast food B) are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart attacks, and cancer C) are more likely to have ADHD D) are more likely to be married to their jobs and ignore their families Q2) What memory strategy involves transforming bits of information in a way that connects them and hence makes them easier to remember? A) rehearsal B) organization C) repetition D) elaboration Q3) Sibling conflict ____ in middle childhood. A) peaks B) is nonexistent C) slowly declines D) plateaus To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 10
Chapter 9: Emerging Adulthood Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 290 Verified Questions 290 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/73202
Sample Questions Q1) You are very interested in research regarding sleep.You are an emerging adult who is in college,and your sleep patterns include occasional bouts of insomnia,as well as a tendency to sleep very late on weekends and during holiday breaks while still attending 8 A) best support of your cognitive functioning and emotional well-being a.m. classes during the week. Research suggests that these sleep patterns are distinctive during emerging adulthood in ways that provide the ____. B) best support of your immune system C) worst support of your immune system D) worst support of your cognitive functioning and emotional well-being Q2) Your roommate seems to have a bit of a problem with time management and ends up studying all night for an exam or writing a paper.Is this unusual behavior for a college student? A) Yes, only 20% of college students ever pull an all-nighter. B) Yes, only 40% of college students ever pull an all-nighter. C) No, 60% of college students pull an all-nighter at least once. D) No, 80% of college students pull all-nighters. Q3) Discuss one factor that is associated with gains in reflective judgment during emerging adulthood. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11