Psychology 327 - Infancy and Early Childhood » Winter 2022 » Chapter 7 Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is true of children's growth?
A.   During early childhood, cartilage constitutes a majority of the skeletal system.
B.   During early childhood, children go from looking like toddlers, to looking more adult-like.
C.   Changes within the brain during early childhood are more outwardly apparent and less significant.
D.   Children's growth is slowest in infancy and toddlerhood.
Question #2
Which of the following nutritional considerations in early childhood is true?
A.   Children are setting up taste preferences
B.   Parents should ensure that children eat at every mealtime
C.   They have very good appetites
D.   Using rewards (like dessert) is an effective way to eat healthy
Question #3
Which of the following links the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
A.   Insular cortex
B.   Prefrontal cortex
C.   Corpus callosum
D.   Superior frontal gyrus
Question #4
Fine motor skills that involve the large muscles are the basis for sports, dancing, and other activities during early childhood.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #5
Which of the following distinguishes gross motor skills and fine motor skills?
A.   Gross motor skills involve the large muscles, while fine motor skills are manipulative skills.
B.   Fine motor skills are developed at about the age of 7 as opposed to gross motor skills, which develop at the age of 10.
C.   Fine motor skills build on the achievements of infancy and toddlerhood, while gross motor skills build on environmental influences.
D.   Gross motor skills tend to develop in isolation as opposed to fine motor skills.
Question #6
It is a good idea to bribe children to get them to try new foods or foods they don't think they will like.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
At age 2 the brain is _______ of its adult weight; by age 6, it is ______ of its adult weight.
A.   75%; 95%
B.   25%; 50%
C.   10%; 25%
D.   50%; 75%
Question #8
In addition to food and water, __________ is one of the human body's most important physiological needs - we cannot live without it.
A.   friendship
B.   visual stimuli
C.   physical activity
D.   sleep
Question #9
Children typically master daytime bladder control first. It can takes months or years for nighttime bladder control to be attained.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #10
Which of the following is NOT true of childhood obesity?
A.   The sole factor driving the obesity epidemic is heredity.
B.   Children with obesity are more likely to becoming adults with obesity, which increases the severity of disease risk factors
C.   Immediate consequences include high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, and psychological problems
D.   It is a serious health concern in the U.S
Question #11
A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific and reproducible immune response to a certain food.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #12
______________ and sealants can help prevent dental caries (cavities).
A.   folic acid
B.   calcium
C.   flouride
D.   vitamin D
Question #13
The leading cause of death by injury between 1 and 4 years of age is/are______________, while ____________ is/are the leading cause of nonfatal injury for children.
A.   drowning; burns
B.   burns; falls
C.   motor vehicle accidents; burns
D.   drowning; falls

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