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Ch 7-8: Life span
Early Childhood
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is true of brain development in early childhood? | The brain increases in size due to the continuing myelination of nerve fibers. |
| _____ is an example of a minor illness. | Diarrhea |
| Which selection is an illness that is spread through cuts in the skin but not through the air? | Tetanus |
| In the context of children suffering from illnesses in the United States, which of the following is an example of a chronic illness? | Diabetes |
| Which of the following statements is true of accidents? | Boys are more likely than girls to incur accidental injuries. |
| Which of the following is a similarity between sleep terrors and somnambulism? | Both occur less frequently as children develop |
| Which of the following is a difference between enuresis and encopresis? | Enuresis usually occurs during the night, while encopresis usually occurs during the day |
| Caleb is three years old. He claims that the sun rises every day to play with him. In this scenario, Caleb is displaying _____. | animism |
| A preoperational child fails to show conservation because ________________________. | conservation requires the ability to focus on two aspects of a situation at once. |
| Tatum is learning how to pour himself a glass of milk. For the most part, he is able to do it by himself. When the milk jug seems slightly heavy for him, his mother offers support. | Scaffolding |
| According to Piaget, which of the following is true of theory of mind? | It may not be associated with preoperational children as they are too egocentric. |
| Which of the following is true of Vygotsky's concept of inner speech? | It is involved in the development of self-regulation. |
| Which of the following is true of the permissive–indulgent style of parenting? | easygoing and unconventional. |
| Edna's daughter Lisa asks her whether she can go for a sleepover. Edna replies, "Do whatever you want. I have work to finish. Don't bother me." In this scenario, Edna is using a(n) _____ parenting style. | rejecting–neglecting |
| aggression in children | are often found to be lacking in empathy and the ability to see things from the perspective of other people. |
| Which of the following is true of emotional development in early childhood? | Children become increasingly capable of self-regulation. |
| In the context of Erik Erikson's stages of psychological development, the stage of _____ sees children increasingly move out into the world and take the initiative in learning new skills. | initiative versus guilt |
| Which statement regarding gender differences in middle childhood is the most accurate? | Girls report an overall higher level of both anxiety and fears than boys. |
| The concept that one's gender remains the same despite changes in appearance or behavior is known as _____ | gender constancy |
| Which of the following is true of the gender-schema theory? | It states that once children come to see themselves as female or male, they begin to seek information concerning gender-typed traits and try to live up to them. |
| There is a debate as to whether language development follows or precedes |