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1
New research on the human brain shows that
A)a toddler's brain is less active than that of a college student.
B)genes are the only factor that counts in brain development.
C)attachment is less important than previously thought.
D)early experiences, including attachment, stabilize connections in the brain.
2
Attachment involves
A)two individuals coming together and staying together.
B)an affectionate bond that endures through space and time.
C)an emotional joining.
D)All of the above
3
Which of the following is not a milestone of attachment?
A)A baby's crying
B)Pulling away from strangers
C)Trying to follow a departing parent
D)Learning to walk
4
Separation anxiety
A)shows up at birth because the baby arrives firmly attached.
B)is unrelated to object permanence.
C)is a factor to consider when deciding when to put a baby into child care.
D)None of the above
5
When babies use a person they are attached to as a home base
A)they check in periodically.
B)they renew their energy to keep exploring.
C)they feel more trusting.
D)All of the above
6
When parents say good-bye to their children before they leave (and don't sneak out)
A)children learn that departure is predictable.
B)children learn to trust.
C)children never cry.
D)(a) and (b)
7
Some babies are born without a strong set of attachment behaviors
A)but all of them will get automatically get attached anyway.
B)which requires that caregivers deliberately work to get attached to these babies.
C)and don't need attachment.
D)and they need a lot less attention than other babies.
8
Healthy relationships
A)result in chemicals called neurotransmitters being secreted, creating a feeling of well-being.
B)are the responsibility of parents and should not be a major concern of child care providers.
C)have no influence on a child's ability to learn.
D)have nothing to do with kindergarten readiness.
9
Some factors in promoting attachment in infant-toddler care and education programs include:
A)Small groups
B)Continuity of care
C)Relationship based program
D)All of the above
10
Prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol
A)can affect attachment.
B)seldom creates behavioral problems.
C)requires no specialized attention or care for the baby.
D)is rare.
11
The basic building blocks of the brain are called:
A)tendons.
B)valves.
C)arteries.
D)neurons.
12
Typically, how your brain develops is a combination of the genes you're born with and:
A)the number of axons in your brain.
B)the number of dendrites in your brain.
C)the experiences you have.
D)early exposure to a cognitive curriculum.
13
When judging a child's level of attachment, caregivers must be especially careful because:
A)some children are more attached to a father than a mother.
B)some children are attached to a grandparent or other relative.
C)expressions of attachment may vary between and within cultures.
D)All of the above





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