Human Growth and Development Mid-Term

The maximum life span of human beings is approximately __________ years. 90 100 120 150

120

How much time can newborn Tyler's parents expect him to sleep? 5-7 hours a day 9-13 hours a day 16-17 hours a day 22-23 hours a day

16-17 hours a day

Thirty-nine-year-old Janice is considered sleep-deprived because she only gets about 6 hours of sleep instead of the recommended 7. 8. 9. 10.

8.

The average life expectancy of individuals born today is over _____ years for women and over _____ years for men. 75; 81 80; 75 84; 80 76; 72

80; 75

Who among the following is LEAST likely to receive prenatal care? a first-time mother in her mid-30s a mother with two or more other children a working woman over 25 a pregnant adolescent

A pregnant adolescent

Which of the following is true of breast-feeding? Breast-fed infants are psychologically healthier than bottle-fed infants. Mothers with tuberculosis can breast feed their infants safely. Breast feeding can lead to a decreased risk of SIDS. Breast feeding can prevent allergies in children.

Breast feeding can lead to a decreased risk of SIDS.

Facial deformities, defective limbs, learning problems, and below-average intelligence are all linked to which teratogen? cocaine psychoactive drugs nicotine alcohol

Alcohol

Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant? B C D K

C

Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is linked to which of the following? increased likelihood of being in special education and receiving support services impaired language development and information processing impaired motor development and slower growth rate All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct

Teri's doctor has recommended that she take folic acid regularly throughout her pregnancy. The doctor is most likely trying to prevent which of the following from occurring? spina bifida fetal neural tube defects anencephaly All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct

Despite the concerns about substance abuse in adulthood, researchers have shown which of the following positive effects of moderate alcohol consumption in older adults? increased longevity better physical health better mental health All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Fifteen-year-old Tamara only gets about six hours of sleep each night. Which of the following behaviors may Tamara exhibit due to her lack of sleep? irritability depression fatigue All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Lack of sleep in young children is linked with which of the following? problems at school an increased likelihood of depression attention problems All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Older adults who exercise regularly will likely enjoy which of the following benefits? improved cellular and cognitive functioning prevention of common chronic illnesses such as stroke, breast cancer, and cardiovascular disease reduction in the decline of motor skills All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Ross is at risk of becoming a regular smoker if his best friend is a regular smoker. his parents offer little supervision or guidance. he is apathetic about his academic performance. All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

To foster infants' motor development, which of the follow practices would be effective? giving infants opportunities for exercise stroking, massaging, or stretching the babies frequently exercising the babies' trunk and pelvic muscles All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

To prevent osteoporosis, women should exercise more. avoid smoking. eat foods rich in calcium and vitamin D. All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following is a benefit of regular exercise? reduced risk of heart attack improved immune systems in older adults reduced anxiety and depression All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following factors affects puberty's timing and makeup? nutrition health eating patterns and stress All of these answers are correct?

All of these answers are correct?

Which of the following prescription and nonprescription drugs can have harmful effects on an embryo or fetus? aspirin some antibiotics and hormones diet pills All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are incorrect

Which of the following is the prenatal development period that takes place during the first 2 weeks after conception, includes the creation of a zygote, and ends with attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall? germinal embryonic fetal fertilization

Germinal

During which prenatal developmental period do the following changes—rapid weight gain; active movement of arms and legs; face, forehead, eyelids, nose, and chin becoming distinguishable—take place? germinal embryonic fetal fertilization

Fetal

During which stage of childbirth does the cervix dilate? first second third afterbirth

First

Sidney is expecting her first child and recently began to feel kicking movements. Sidney is MOST likely in the _____ month of her pregnancy. second fourth sixth seventh

Fourth

What is true of 45-year-old Jim's sleep patterns compared to those of his 21-year-old son, Matt? Jim requires an average of 2 hours more sleep than Matt. Jim spends more time in deep sleep than Matt. Jim stays up later and wakes later than Matt. Jim experiences more wakeful periods during the night.

Jim experiences more wakeful periods during the night.

Both _____ are genetic disorders caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. Down syndrome and Turner syndrome Turner syndrome and sickle-cell anemia Klinefelter syndrome and Down syndrome Phenylketonuria (PKU) and XYY syndrome

Klinefelter syndrome and down syndrome

Melissa plans to use the prepared childbirth method during labor and delivery. Which of the following will she employ? nonprescription drugs to reduce pain prescription drugs to reduce pain Lamaze breathing prescription drugs to promote contraction

Lamaze breathing

Baby Chloe startles when she hears a loud sound. She arches her back, throws back her head, and flings out her arms. Which reflex is she demonstrating? sucking Moro rooting grasping

Moro

Psychoactive drugs affect the _____ system. endocrine nervous respiratory digestive

Nervous

Neonatal deaths, preterm births, low birth weights, respiratory problems, and sudden infant death syndrome are all linked to which teratogen? cocaine psychoactive drugs nicotine alcohol

Nicotine

Which of the following is true of older adults' experience of touch and pain? There are no changes in touch and pain with age. Older adults detect touch less in their ankles than their shoulders. Older adults detect touch less in their wrists than their knees. Older adults rarely report any persistent pain.

Older adults detect touch less in their ankles than their shoulders.

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between sensation and perception? Sensation and perception are independent processes. Sensation occurs after perception. Perception cannot occur unless sensation takes place first. Perception involves information interacting with sensory receptors, while sensation involves meaningful interpretations.

Perception involves information interacting with sensory receptors, while sensation involves meaningful

Which of the following is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to reduce the risk of SIDS? Place infants on their sides to sleep. Place infants on their backs to sleep. Infants should sleep next to a parent to ensure quick response to breathing pauses. Place infants on their stomachs to sleep.

Place infants on their backs to sleep.

CenteringPregnancy, an innovative prenatal care program, is rapidly expanding in the United States and provides _____. free prenatal care to low-income mothers in-home prenatal care by a midwife prenatal care in a peer group setting confidential prenatal care to pregnant adolescents

Prenatal care in a peer group setting

_____ provides temporary relief for those who are caring for the elderly or individuals with disabilities or illnesses. A nursing home Respite care Hospitals Psychiatrists

Respite care

Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a nonsmoker, her baby is MORE likely to suffer from which of the following? facial and limb deformities sudden infant death syndrome cleft palate tremors and increased general irritability

Sudden infant death syndrome

What is meant by the "blooming and pruning" analogy of brain development? The brain produces many more dendrite and synapse connections than it uses (blooming). Unused connections disappear or are replaced (pruning). Early brain function is not specialized by location (blooming). Lateralization (pruning) occurs around 2 years of age. Myelination produces the brain's bumpy surface (blooming). Brain activity and learning smoothes this surface (pruning). Areas of the brain mature gradually and uniformly during the first half of life (blooming) and decline in the same manner during the second half of life (pruning).

The brain produces many more dendrite and synapse connections than it uses (blooming). Unused connections disappear or are replaced (pruning).

Why is life expectancy for women longer than for men? Women engage in healthier lifestyles than men. Women experience less stress than men. Women work harder and for more years than men. Men generally suffer greater financial hardship than women.

Women engage in healthier lifestyles than men.

What do childhood obesity experts recommend for overweight children? a diet with restricted calories a combination of diet with restricted calories, exercise, and behavior modification reduction of sedentary activities exercise

a combination of diet with restricted calories, exercise, and behavior modification

Tammy is middle-aged and walks daily with her friends. Research shows that she can expect which of the following in older adulthood? a higher risk of obesity arthritis in her knees and hips the same level of motor ability loss as her non-walking counterparts a lower level of motor ability loss

a lower level of motor ability loss

What is the leading cause of death in children in the United States? malnutrition accidents asthma domestic violence

accidents

Santiago runs 25 miles a week. What type of exercise is this? flexibility weight training muscle toning aerobic

aerobic

Eighteen-month-old Bridger is running in the park when he reaches a steep embankment. He stops, looks up, and then drops to his hands and knees and begins crawling up. This illustrates the concept of sensation. perception. affordances. visual acuity.

affordances.

Well-developed gross motor skills allow infants to become more independent. Independence is important because it: is a prerequisite for the development of fine motor skills. allows more and different kinds of interactions with the environment. fosters greater numbers of dendritic connections in muscle tissue. allows infants to strengthen the bonds with their primary caregivers.

allows more and different kinds of interactions with the environment.

Thirteen-year-old Jonathan is impulsive and emotional. This may be due to increased activity and growth in the amygdala. frontal lobes. GABA. hypothalamus.

amygdala.

The eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation is called amenorrhea. bulimia. anorexia nervosa. binge-and-purge eating.

anorexia nervosa.

The cellular clock theory holds that our cells divide until trapped free radicals split them apart. more quickly as we age, and so we die faster. more efficiently as we age. approximately 75-80 times before they die.

approximately 75-80 times before they die.

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is harmful. beneficial. not welcomed by the residents. not related to resident satisfaction.

beneficial.

According to the cephalocaudal growth pattern, which of the following is likely to show fast growth first? legs hands brain stomach

brain

Gross motor skills include activities such as running, whereas fine motor skills include activities such as jumping. gymnastics. cutting with scissors. crab walking.

cutting with scissors.

Al avoids driving at night because it is difficult for his eyes to adjust after he passes oncoming cars. Al is having a problem with dark adaptation. depth perception. presbyopia. his blind spot.

dark adaptation.

People with anorexia and those with bulimia differ in the severity of their disorders. degree of control they have over food intake. psychological factors underlying their disorders. level of preoccupation with food.

degree of control they have over food intake.

Alzheimer disease is a type of arthritis. progressive but reversible brain disorder. osteoporosis. dementia.

dementia.

Which neurotransmitter has been associated with increased reward-seeking and risk-taking in adolescence? dopamine acetylcholine testosterone estradiol

dopamine

Thirteen-year-old Jodi smokes and has a 16-year-old boyfriend. What might have influenced Jodi's behavior? defective gonads late maturation early maturation lack of social skills

early maturation

During which prenatal developmental period is the probability of a structural defect the greatest? implantation germinal embryonic fetal

embryonic

The prefrontal cortex, which is the highest level of the frontal lobes, is involved in reasoning, decision making, and self-control. It finishes most of its development during early childhood. late adolescence. emerging adulthood. older adulthood.

emerging adulthood.

Which age group is MOST likely to be binge drinkers? young adolescents older adolescents emerging adults middle-aged adults

emerging adults

Reducing oxidative damage in older adults can be potentially achieved through: a diet high in calories. exercise. a diet with restricted protein. a diet with restricted minerals.

exercise.

The most effective weight-loss programs include prescription drugs. liquid dietary supplements. restricted diet. exercise.

exercise.

Many preschool children are _____, and first graders ______. farsighted; become more farsighted until late childhood. farsighted; can focus their eyes and sustain their attention on close-up objects. nearsighted; become farsighted until late childhood. nearsighted; can focus their eyes and sustain their attention on close-up objects.

farsighted; can focus their eyes and sustain their attention on close-up objects.

Beginning in early childhood, girls have more _____ tissue than boys, and boys have more _____ tissue than girls. fatty; muscle organ; brain brain; organ muscle; fatty

fatty; muscle

What skills involve movements such as buttoning a shirt or typing? fine motor gross motor reflexes perceptual-motor

fine motor

Some scientists believe that restricting calories increases longevity by lowering the body's level of protein. free radicals. fat. antioxidants.

free radicals.

What is the most common vegetable eaten by 2- to 3-year-olds in the United States? tomatoes. cucumbers. fried potatoes. fried okra.

fried potatoes.

Pat is 102 years old. Pat is MOST likely from the United States. male. well off financially. from Monaco.

from the United States.

Which brain lobe is responsible for voluntary movement, thinking, personality, and intentionality or purpose? frontal occipital temporal parietal

frontal

Activities that use large muscles develop: the grasping reflex. fine motor skills. gross motor skills. the sucking reflex

gross motor skills.

An Apgar Scale score of 3 signals a newborn's condition is excellent. good. average. high risk.

high risk

Which sound is an infant most likely to hear? low-pitched, whisper volume low-pitched, conversational volume high-pitched, whisper volume high-pitched, conversational volume

high-pitched, conversational volume

Which of the following is NOT associated with a lack of sleep in adolescents? higher levels of irritability higher levels of melatonin higher levels of depression higher levels of fatigue

higher levels of melatonin

Kat's doctor warns that prolonged and elevated levels of adrenaline and other anxiety-induced substances will increase Kat's risk for many diseases. Which theory of aging does her doctor espouse? mitochondrial free radical cellular clock hormonal stress

hormonal stress

Professor Mayfield is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress, citing that it can lead to an early death. Which theory of aging does Professor Mayfield likely espouse? hormonal stress cellular clock life events free radical

hormonal stress

Which theory of aging proposes that unstable oxygen molecules ricochet around cells, damaging DNA and other structures? cellular clock free radical mitochondrial hormonal stress

hormonal stress

Which of the following functions occur primarily in the right hemisphere of the brain? performing music reading and complex thinking humor and the use of metaphors speech and grammar

humor and the use of metaphors

Research shows that infants occasionally take a few large steps when walking. These large steps indicate which of the following? increased desire for independence increased acceleration and speed increased balance and strength sign of future delay in motor development

increased balance and strength

If an older adult participates in 6 months of aerobic activity, what would most likely occur? decreased hippocampus volume increased hippocampus volume no change in hippocampus volume a near-fatal increase in brain volume

increased hippocampus volume

When engaging in cognitive tasks, older brains may compensate for the effects of aging with less dopamine. lateralization. acetylcholine. myelination.

lateralization

According to the proximodistal growth pattern, which of the following is likely to show growth earlier? toes fingers feet and hands legs and arms

legs and arms

High schools in Edina, Minnesota, delayed class start time based on the finding that _____, the sleep hormone, is released approximately an hour later in older adolescents. cortisol melatonin testosterone estrogen

melatonin

What hormone prepares the body for sleep? melatonin cortisol testosterone estrogen

melatonin

The hippocampus lies deeper in the brain, beneath the cortex, and plays an important role in which of the following? memory and emotion attention and impulse control fine motor skills critical and creative thinking

memory and emotion

At 51, Beverly is experiencing nausea, fatigue, and rapid heartbeat. A blood test reveals very low levels of estrogen. Beverly is most likely experiencing symptoms of climacteric. puberty. menarche. menopause.

menopause.

When does maximum bone density occur? early 20s mid-20s early 30s mid-30s

mid-30s

The nutritional status of the fetus during pregnancy is determined only by the amount of the mother's protein intake. only by the mother's calorie intake. by the mother's intake of protein, vitamins, minerals, and total calories. by the function of the fetus' digestive system.

by the mother's intake of protein, vitamins, minerals, and total calories

Stella has just returned from the doctor and was told she has cloudy areas in the lenses of her eyes. Stella has glaucoma. dark adaptation. macular degeneration. cataracts.

cataracts.

Dr. LaRossa hypothesizes that, as we age, our cells become increasingly less capable of dividing. Which theory of aging does he use in formulating his hypothesis? telomerase : injection cellular : clock free radical hormonal stress

cellular : clock

Which of the following indicates that growth progresses from the top of the body to the bottom? cephalocaudal proximodistal sarcopenia lateralization

cephalocaudal

Which two theories claim that damage incurred by unstable oxygen molecules precipitates the aging process? cellular clock and free radical free radical and hormonal stress mitochondrial and free radical hormonal stress and cellular clock

mitochondrial and free radical

Joe is a late-maturing boy. How will his self-identity in his 30s compare to the self-identity of his early-maturing peers? more negative more positive about the same There has not been any research in this area.

more positive

Which brain lobe is responsible for vision? frontal occipital temporal parietal

occipital

Which brain lobe is responsible for registering spatial location, attention, and motor control? frontal occipital temporal parietal

parietal

Which part of the body controls growth and regulates other glands? pituitary gland hypothalamus gonad thyroid gland

pituitary gland

Which taste preference develops at about 4 months of age? sweet sour salty bitter

salty

Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is called climacteric. gonadotropins. monarchy. sarcopenia.

sarcopenia.

Which of the following genetic disorders occurs most often in African Americans? Down syndrome Turner syndrome sickle-cell anemia phenylketonuria (PKU)

sickle-cell anemia

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has identified _____ as an "invisible epidemic." binge drinking among college students substance abuse among children under 12 substance abuse among older adults marijuana use among adolescents

substance abuse among older adults

Leonard's blood test shows a major reduction in dopamine. The effect of this may be responsible for decreased visual acuity. symptoms of Alzheimer disease. symptoms of Parkinson disease. increased impulsivity.

symptoms of Parkinson disease.

Adolescence is a critical juncture in health because parents no longer have any influence over teens' health habits. adolescents in the United States are more likely to smoke than teens in other countries. teens need optimum health in order for their reproductive capacities to develop properly. the unhealthy lifestyle formation and factors leading to early death start during adolescence.

the unhealthy lifestyle formation and factors leading to early death start during adolescence.

Baby Alec was born during his mother's 38th week of pregnancy and weighed 5 lbs 2 oz. He is considered to be preterm. to have low birth weight. to have very low birth weight. to be large for the date.

to have low birth rate

Peak physical performance usually occurs during adolescence. the 20s. the 30s. the 40s.

the 20s.

Which of the following has NOT been linked to shorter durations of infant sleep? infant TV viewing maternal depression during pregnancy early introduction of solid food the mother's emotional availability at bedtime

the mother's emotional availability at bedtime

Tameka's newborn baby is awake for several hours during the night and often sleeps during the day. At what age will her child establish a pattern of sleeping mostly at night? 1 month 3 months 6 months 12 months

6 months

What is approximately the earliest point that a fetus can survive outside the womb? 5 months 6 months 7 months 8 months

6 months

Body fat accounts for _____ percent of body weight in adolescence and _____ percent or more in middle adulthood. 10; 20 15; 25 5; 15 20; 25

10;20

What percentage of adult sleep is spent in REM sleep? 20% 40% 50% 75%

20%

As measured on the Snellen chart, a newborn's vision is estimated to be 20/100. 20/240. 20/150. 20/50.

20/240.

A newborn's brain is _____ percent of its adult weight and grows to _____ percent of its adult weight by 2 years of age. 10; 20 15; 25 25; 50 25; 75

25; 75

What percentage of infant sleep is spent in REM sleep? 70% 50% 25% 10%

50%

When does the zygote implant in the lining of the mother's uterus? immediately after conception within 2 days after conception about 10 to 14 days after conception at the end of the embryonic period

About 10 to 14 days after conception

Which of the following BEST explains why life expectancy is longer now than in the early 1900s? People today have fewer children. People today engage in less risky behavior. The human life span has increased significantly. Adults today have better health and well-being and infant deaths have been reduced.

Adults today have better health and well-being and infant deaths have been reduced.

Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests would involve removing a small sample of the placenta? ultrasound sonography amniocentesis maternal blood sampling chorionic villi sampling

Chorionic villi sampling

According to the dynamic systems theory, how do infants develop motor skills? Infants perceive something new in the environment that motivates them to act. They use their perceptions to fine-tune their movements. Motor development comes about through the unfolding of a genetic plan, or maturation. Motor skills are initially influenced by biology but become increasingly dependent on environmental factors. Infants take bits and pieces of data from sensations and build representations of the world in their minds.

Infants perceive something new in the environment that motivates them to act. They use their perceptions to fine-tune their movements.

According to Tiffany Field's research, what can increase weight gain, alertness, and activity in preterm infants? massage therapy letting a mother be the first to hold the baby breast feeding visual stimulation

Massage Therapy

Recent research shows that high doses of aspirin during pregnancy can contribute to which of the following? low intelligence miscarriage Down syndrome maternal and fetal bleeding

Maternal and fetal bleeding

Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests would detect spina bifida? ultrasound sonography amniocentesis maternal blood screening chorionic villi sampling

Maternal blood screening

What is the main difference in the way younger people and older people respond to stress? Older people have a reduced reaction in coping with the stress. Younger people keep stress hormones in their system longer. Stress hormones may reduce the immune system more in younger people than in older people. Older people keep stress hormones in their system longer.

Older people keep stress hormones in their system longer.

Which of the following diseases is characterized by muscle tremors, slowing of movement, and partial facial paralysis? arthritis Alzheimer disease Parkinson disease dementia

Parkinson disease

Although some child experts argue that shared sleeping benefits babies, others recommend against it. Two recent studies link bed sharing with which of the following? infant sleep apnea infant heart arrhythmias co-dependency issues SIDS

SIDS

During which stage of childbirth is the fetus expelled from the womb? first second third afterbirth

Second

Janice is 75. How does her height MOST likely compare to when she was 25? She is a ¼ inch shorter. She is a ½ inch shorter. She is an inch shorter. She is two inches shorter.

She is two inches shorter.

Which of the following is true regarding 6-month-old Cassidy's sleep pattern? She spends most of her time in REM sleep. She spends the same amount of time in REM sleep as in non-REM sleep. She starts to begin her sleep cycle with REM sleep. She spends her longest span of sleep at night.

She spends her longest span of sleep at night.

Which of the following statements is true regarding smell and taste in the elderly? These senses do not decline as we age. Smell declines more than taste. Healthy elderly adults are less likely to experience a decline in both smell and taste than unhealthy elderly adults. Smell declines, but taste becomes more sensitive as we age.

Smell declines more than taste.

Which brain lobe is responsible for hearing, language processing, and memory? frontal occipital temporal parietal

Temporal

Which of the following is NOT true about sleep in adulthood? Poor sleep can result in earlier death Older adults tend to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than adolescents and emerging adults Sleep problems in middle-aged adults are more common in those who are obese The average American adult gets just under 6 hours of sleep a night

The average American adult gets just under 6 hours of sleep a night

The designation of preterm is determined by the ratio of weight at birth to the time of gestation. the time period of gestation. the weight at birth. the time period of gestation plus weight.

The time period of gestation

Anya is growing up in an orphanage and receives very little emotional, mental, or physical stimulation and nurturing. Anya's brain development will likely be the same as peers raised in enriched environments. greater than peers raised in enriched environments. depressed compared to peers raised in enriched environments. greater than her biological parents.

depressed compared to peers raised in enriched environments.

The age at which puberty arrives dropped quickly throughout the 20th century. What might account for this change? greenhouse effects on climate improved health and nutrition less manual labor requirements for adolescents amounts of radiation from electric appliances

improved health and nutrition

Physical changes in middle and late childhood occur at approximately the same rate as those in adolescence. more slowly than those in early childhood and more quickly than those in adolescence. in three rapid spurts. in a slow, consistent manner.

in a slow, consistent manner.

Sensation occurs when information interacts with sensory receptors, such as the eyes, ears, tongue, nostrils, and skin. is interpreted by the brain. affects organs such as the heart and lungs. interacts with the brain, but the brain can not make any meaning interpretations.

interacts with sensory receptors, such as the eyes, ears, tongue, nostrils, and skin.

Communication in the synapses occurs through the release of chemical substances known as neurotransmitters. neurons. dendrites. axons.

neurotransmitters

Pulmonary problems, hypertension, and diabetes are common consequences of childhood obesity. malnutrition. undernutrition. anorexia.

obesity.

Infants start to be able to walk as soon as they can make alternating leg movements. before they can make alternating leg movements. as soon as they can produce forward stepping movements. only after they are able to balance on one leg long enough to swing the other leg forward and shift their weight without falling.

only after they are able to balance on one leg long enough to swing the other leg forward and shift their weight without falling.

Twins Diego and Demare were delivered during their mother's 34th week of pregnancy and weighed 4 lbs 3 oz and 4 lbs 15 oz, respectively. They are considered preterm and low birth weight. term and low birth weight. term and small for date. preterm and very low birth weight.

pre-term and low birth weight

Michael Rehbein had the left hemisphere of his brain removed in order to stop seizures. After much therapy, the right side of his brain began to reorganize and take over left hemisphere functions. This example supports neuroscientists' belief that what "wires" the brain is repeated experience. lateralization. not affected by seizures. housed in the right hemisphere.

repeated experience.

From the top of the Ferris wheel, the people on the ground look small, but Allison knows they are regular-sized humans. This is an example of accommodation of the eye. depth perception. shape constancy. size constancy.

size constancy.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor related to sudden infant death syndrome? passive exposure to cigarette smoke congenital heart disease sleeping in a bedroom with a fan having siblings who have died of SIDS

sleeping in a bedroom with a fan

During the early childhood years, girls are generally _____ than boys. much larger much smaller slightly larger slightly smaller

slightly smaller

During the second year of life, a child's growth rate remains the same as the growth rate in the first year of life. accelerates considerably. slows considerably. accelerates for physical characteristics and slows for mental processes.

slows considerably.

The Moro reflex is a response to _____, whereas the grasping reflex is a response to _____. sound or movement; touch touch; sound or movement smell; sight sight; smell

sound or movement; touch

Which of the following functions occur primarily in the left hemisphere of the brain? performing music reading and complex thinking humor and the use of metaphors speech and grammar

speech and grammar

If a mother wants to reduce the risk of her child developing wheezing symptoms and asthma, she should eat nutritiously while pregnant. stop smoking. be under the age of 35. feed her child a diet low in fat.

stop smoking.

Stephanie's doctor reduces the dosage of her daily medication when she begins trying to get pregnant. The principle behind this action states that the effect of any teratogen is dependent on the genetic susceptibility of the fetus. the effect of any teratogen is dependent on the time of exposure. the greater the dose of a teratogen, the greater the effect on prenatal development. the effect of any teratogen is greater in the last stage of prenatal development.

the greater the dose of a teratogen, the greater the effect on prenatal development.

What happens to the brain's weight and volume as it ages? weight increases, volume decreases volume increases, weight decreases weight and volume increase weight and volume decrease

weight and volume decrease