psyc 2314 chap 3
GCole hears his mother's voice and turns his head toward the sound demonstrating his ability to localize sounds. This tells you that Cole is at least Blank 1 months of age.
6
According to the cephalocaudal pattern of growth, what feature would grow the fastest? Brain Nose Jaw
A
Eleanora is aware of where her mother is in the house by the sound of her voice. this positioning is know as Multiple choice question. localization. perspective. leveling. posturing.
A
The dynamic systems view states that new perceptual-motor coupling is not ______ accomplished; rather, the infant ______ develops a skill to achieve a goal. passively; actively actively; passively actively; genetically easily; passively Correct Answer
A
The eyes, ears, tongue, nostrils, and skin are all considered to be ______. Multiple choice question. sensory receptors input mechanisms organs sensory input devices
A
What is the recommended amount of calories per day for each pound an infant weighs? Multiple choice question. 50 25 30 100
A
Which activity do infants first demonstrate to get their needs met? Multiple choice question. Crying Babbling Cooing Gesturing
A
The physical growth pattern in which the earliest growth always occurs at the top of the body (head) and proceeds from top to bottom is called the growth pattern.
cephalocaudal
The sounds that infants make to express pleasure during interactions with a caregiver are called .
cooing
The first form of vocalization an infant makes, starting at birth, is .
crying
Movements that involve finger dexterity are called _____ motor skills.
fine
The four lobes of the brain are the occipital, parietal, temporal, and _____ .
frontal
The _____ view emphasizes that language acquisition occurs because of both biological and environmental influences.
interactionist
The specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex or the other is called brain _____.
lateralization
To develop _____ skills, infants must perceive something in their environment that motivates them to act and use their perceptions to fine-tune their movements.
motor
Actions or mental representations that organize knowledge are known as ______. Multiple choice question. schemes equilibration habituation classifications
A
Infants should consume ______ an adult's requirement of calories per pound. Multiple choice question. more than twice more than triple less than twice less than half
A
Shaken baby syndrome causes swelling and hemorrhaging of the _____ .
Brain
Grasping, strategies for problem solving, driving a car, and balancing a budget are all examples of ______, according to Piaget. Multiple choice question. encoding strategies schemes accommodations
C
Gross motor skills Multiple choice question. begin with the Moro reflex. develop after fine motor skill development. involve the hands and fingers. involve large-muscle activities.
D
The average North American newborn is ______. Multiple choice question. 22 inches long 18 inches long 21 1/2 inches long 20 inches long
D
What is the term for the gurgling sounds that infants make in the back of their throats? Multiple choice question. Babbling Mumbling Crying Cooing
D
Prone sleeping (sleeping in a face-down position), low birth weight, and passive exposure to cigarette smoke are all risk factors for _____ (abbreviation).
SIDS, S.I.D.S., or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
The region of the brain associated with producing language, called Broca's area, is located in the left _____ lobe.
frontal
_____ are built-in reactions to stimuli that govern the newborn's movements in an involuntary and automatic way.
reflexes
_____ _____ death syndrome is a condition that occurs when infants stop breathing, usually during the night, and die.
sudden infant
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) usually happens during Multiple choice question. the night. the morning. the afternoon.
A
The average North American newborn weighs just over ______ pounds. Multiple choice question. 7 5 6 9
A
According to Piaget, cognitive development is a process sculpted by Multiple select question. biology memorization drills experiences nutrition
A C
A recent analysis found that ______ were the MOST frequent perpetrators of shaken baby syndrome. Multiple choice question. fathers mothers child care providers mothers' boyfriends
A follow by is child care providers then mothers' boyfriends
Baby Michelle looks intently at her mother, who is singing a song. What is Michelle demonstrating? Multiple choice question. Object permanence Attention Perception Habituation
B
______ occurs when information interacts with sensory receptors. Multiple choice question. Locomotion Sensation Perception Articulation
B
Piaget believed that children ______ their own cognitive worlds. Multiple choice question. actively absorb passively construct actively construct passively absorb
C
Skills that involve finely tuned movements that require finger dexterity are called Multiple choice question. gross motor skills. adaptive motor skills. fine motor skills. large motor skills.
C
Which of the following activities is NOT a gross motor skill? Multiple choice question. Swimming Walking Jumping rope Tying shoes
D
Which of the following is not a component of language? Multiple choice question. Words used by a community Rules for varying words Rules for combining words Perceptual categorization
D
refers to the focusing of mental resources on select information.
attention
The integration of information from two or more sensory modalities is called _____ perception.
intermodal
Which of the following statements represents the interactionist view of language acquisition? Multiple choice question. How much of language acquisition is biologically determined and how much depends on social interaction is a matter of debate. Research shows that language acquisition is 25% determined by biology and 75% determined by experiences. Research shows that language acquisition is 50% determined by one's biology and 50% determined by experiences. Research shows that language acquisition is 75% determined by biology and 25% determined by experiences.
A
Select all that apply Which of the following statements regarding the risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are true? Multiple select question. Infants who sleep on their stomachs are at greater risk. Infants who are born to mothers 35 years and older are at higher risk. Infants who co-sleep are at higher risk. Infants who sleep in a room with a fan have a higher risk.
A C
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Multiple choice question. Sleeping in a bedroom without a fan Using a pacifier when going to sleep Low birth weight Heart arrhythmias
B
______ is a form of communication that is based on a system of symbols. Multiple choice question. Interaction Language Equilibration Social referencing
B
What are the purposes of reflexes? Multiple select question. To help the infant exercise. They are survival mechanisms, which are genetically carried. They allow infants to respond adaptively to their environment. They are movements that have an evolutionary purpose but are not necessary in the present day.
B C
The action of a child crawling across the room to grab a colorful toy would be an example of intermodal perception because it Multiple choice question. requires training and interaction with another person. requires information from a single sensory modality. integrates information from multiple sensory modalities. requires visual input.
C
The current view of perceptual-motor coupling in infants is Multiple choice question. the genetic determination view. the passive systems view. the dynamic systems view. the evolutionary behavior view.
C
The region of the brain's left hemisphere involved in language comprehension is known as Multiple choice question. aphasia. Broca's area. Wernicke's area. the LAD.
C
What is NOT one of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex? Multiple choice question. Temporal Frontal Caudal Parietal
C
Which of the following concepts describes the specialization of function in one hemisphere of the cerebral cortex? Multiple choice question. Alternation Lobe distinction Lateralization Differentiation
C
Which theory of motor development suggests that perceptions are necessary for infants to fine-tune their movements and that motor skills represent solutions to the infants' goals? Multiple choice question. Gesell's maturational theory Perceptual development theory Dynamic systems theory Developmental motor skill theory
C