Question 1

The electrical impulses from the retina are transmitted to the visual centers of the brain by the ________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  auditory
B)  spinal
C)  optic
D)  cochlear

Question 2

________ is a layer of fat cells that insulates axons and helps electrical signals travel faster down the axon in neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adipose tissue
B)  The myelin sheath
C)  The hypodermis
D)  The subcutaneous layer

Question 3

Donna would perceive the chair as a different object every time the distance or the orientation of the chair was changed.This shows that Donna has not developed

Accepted Answer

A)  perception of occluded objects.
B)  perceptual constancy.
C)  an orienting response.
D)  a generalized response.

Question 4

What development changes are observed in eating behavior during the infant's first year after birth?

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As infants improve their gross motor ski...

Question 5

List the benefits of breast feeding for the child.

Accepted Answer

The benefits of breast feeding for the c...

Question 6

Bottle feeding is recommended for mothers who

Accepted Answer

A)  are HIV positive.
B)  have active tuberculosis.
C)  are taking drugs that might harm the infant.
D)  All these answers are correct.

Question 7

What are the improvements seen in the gross motor skills of infants during the second year of life?

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In the second year of life,toddlers beco...

Question 8

The immunization for polio is given until the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  15 months.
B)  4 to 6 years.
C)  8 to 10 years.
D)  11 to 14 years.

Question 9

What is the ecological view of perception?

Accepted Answer

The ecological view of perception states...

Question 10

Infants of 0 to 2 years of age sleep an average of ________ hours a day.

Accepted Answer

A)  7.9
B)  9.4
C)  11.6
D)  12.8

Question 11

Which of the following motor skills is achieved in the second year of life in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  climbing steps
B)  walking alone easily
C)  using arms for support
D)  standing with support

Question 12

Within a 24-hour cycle,approximately how much time do infants of 0 to 2 years of age spend sleeping?

Accepted Answer

A)  5.9 hours
B)  8.3 hours
C)  12.8 hours
D)  16.7 hours

Question 13

Piaget's constructivist view states that

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual development in infancy must await the development of a sequence of cognitive stages in infants.
B)  the ability to perceive the world in a competent manner is innate.
C)  perceptual development does not depend on the development of distinctive features.
D)  the ability to perceive size and shape constancy,a three-dimensional world,and intermodal perception are all dependent on the genetics of the infant.

Question 14

The specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex or the other is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lateralization.
B)  dominance.
C)  ambidexterity.
D)  asymmetry.

Question 15

List the developmental changes that occur in neurons and different regions of the brain in infancy.

Accepted Answer

Changes in neurons: Neurons change in tw...

Question 16

List the changes in height and weight that take place during infancy.

Accepted Answer

The majority of full-term newborns are 1...

Question 17

Which lobe of the cerebral cortex has an active role in hearing,language processing,and memory?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe
B)  temporal lobe
C)  occipital lobe
D)  parietal lobe

Question 18

A boy is able to understand that a bicycle is smaller than a car even when a bicycle parked in front of him is creating a larger retinal image to him than the car,which is parked at a distance across the street.This shows that the boy has achieved

Accepted Answer

A)  shape constancy.
B)  dishabituation.
C)  size constancy.
D)  depth perception.

Question 19

What are the changes seen in the grasping reflex when the infant develops fine motor skills?

Accepted Answer

During the first two years of life,infan...

Question 20

John,a 2-month-old boy,turns his head toward the side when his cheek is stroked in an effort to find something to suck.The type of reflex exhibited by John is known as the ________ reflex.

Accepted Answer

A)  Moro
B)  grasping
C)  sucking
D)  rooting

Exam 5: Physical Development in Infancy

Within a 24-hour cycle,approximately how much time do infants of 0 to 2 years of age spend sleeping?

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What development changes are observed in eating behavior during the infant's first year after birth?

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Bottle feeding is recommended for mothers who

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The immunization for polio is given until the age of

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Donna would perceive the chair as a different object every time the distance or the orientation of the chair was changed.This shows that Donna has not developed

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The specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex or the other is called

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List the changes in height and weight that take place during infancy.

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List the benefits of breast feeding for the child.

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What are the changes seen in the grasping reflex when the infant develops fine motor skills?

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________ is a layer of fat cells that insulates axons and helps electrical signals travel faster down the axon in neurons.

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What is the ecological view of perception?

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List the developmental changes that occur in neurons and different regions of the brain in infancy.

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John,a 2-month-old boy,turns his head toward the side when his cheek is stroked in an effort to find something to suck.The type of reflex exhibited by John is known as the ________ reflex.

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Infants of 0 to 2 years of age sleep an average of ________ hours a day.

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Which lobe of the cerebral cortex has an active role in hearing,language processing,and memory?

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What are the improvements seen in the gross motor skills of infants during the second year of life?

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The electrical impulses from the retina are transmitted to the visual centers of the brain by the ________ nerve.

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Which of the following motor skills is achieved in the second year of life in infants?

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Piaget's constructivist view states that

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A boy is able to understand that a bicycle is smaller than a car even when a bicycle parked in front of him is creating a larger retinal image to him than the car,which is parked at a distance across the street.This shows that the boy has achieved

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