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1
The _____ pattern suggests that growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.
A)cephalocaudal
B)proximodistal
C)moro reflex
D)dendrite
2
Growth hormone deficiency is the absence of growth hormone produced by the
A)nervous system.
B)pituitary gland.
C)adrenal gland.
D)thyroid gland.
3
During the middle and late childhood years of elementary school, children grow an average of _____ inches per year and _____ pounds per year.
A)3 to 4; 3 to 5
B)3 to 4; 5 to 7
C)2 to 3; 3 to 5
D)2 to 3; 5 to 7
4
The age at which puberty arrives has been ______ with each passing decade.
A)increasing
B)decreasing
C)staying the same
D)peaking
5
___________ is to androgens as _______________ is to estrogens.
A)Testosterone; estradiol
B)Estradiol; testosterone
C)Hypothalamus; pituitary
D)Sexual maturation; menarche
6
Which of the following changes in a boy's sexual maturation typically occurs first?
A)Appearance of straight pubic hair
B)First ejaculation
C)Increase in penis and testicle size
D)Growth of hair in armpits
7
A 2006 study that examined gender differences in adolescents' perceptions of their bodies found that
A)girls are more satisfied with their bodies as pubertal changes proceed.
B)boys are more satisfied as they move through puberty.
C)boys are less satisfied as they move through puberty.
D)African American girls have a good body image.
8
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for visual functioning?
A)Occipital
B)Frontal
C)Parietal
D)Temporal
9
Which lobe of the brain is involved in attention and motor control?
A)Occipital
B)Frontal
C)Parietal
D)Temporal
10
Axons are encased with fat cells called ___________ that speed neuronal transmission of information.
A)gluten
B)myelin
C)corpuscles
D)dendrites
11
What is meant by the "blooming and pruning" process?
A)It explains how the two hemispheres of the brain communicate with one another.
B)It describes how genes influence the production and loss of neurons during prenatal development.
C)It explains how scientists measure brain activity in infants.
D)It describes how neural connections that are important are strengthened while unimportant connections disappear.
12
In the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain where higher-level thinking and self-regulation occur, the peak of overproduction of neurons occurs at just after
A)1 - 8 months of age.
B)1 ½ - 2 years of age.
C)3 years of age.
D)9 years of age.
13
From ages 3 to 6 years, the most dramatic brain growth takes place in the
A)occipital lobe.
B)frontal lobe.
C)parietal lobe.
D)temporal lobe.
14
The corpus callosum thickens during which period of development?
A)Infancy
B)Early childhood
C)Middle childhood
D)Adolescence
15
At what age do infants normally spend most of their sleeping time during the night?
A)1 week
B)1 month
C)4 months
D)8 months
16
Which of the following statements about REM sleep is not true?
A)Infants spend more of their sleep time in REM sleep than adults do.
B)Infants often begin their cycle with REM sleep, rather than non-REM sleep.
C)REM sleep may promote brain development.
D)Amount of time spent in REM sleep is related to rates of sudden infant death syndrome.
17
Which of the following is not a risk factor of SIDS?
A)Infants born of low birth weight
B)Infants who also have sleep apnea
C)Infants who use a pacifier when they go to sleep
D)Infants of African American descent
18
How many hours of sleep does the National Sleep Foundation recommend for preschool children?
A)6 hours
B)8 - 10 hours
C)11 - 13 hours
D)14 - 16 hours
19
Based on research related to adolescent sleep patterns, one recommendation for high schools would be to
A)allow students to take afternoon naps.
B)start the school day later in the morning.
C)start the school day early in the morning.
D)finish the school day after lunch.
20
The second leading cause of death in children 5 to 14 years of age is
A)inadequate nutrition.
B)children's risky behavior.
C)cancer.
D)motor vehicle accidents.
21
All of the following are benefits of breast feeding EXCEPT
A)fewer allergies.
B)lower risk of SIDS.
C)fewer ear infections.
D)more advanced cognitive development.
22
Which of the following statements is false concerning childhood obesity?
A)Overweight children may develop hip problems.
B)Obesity is related solely to hereditary factors that cannot be controlled.
C)Declining physical activity is an environmental factor related to obesity.
D)Children in the United States eat too much.





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