KIN 316 FINAL

The most effective angle of take off in horizontal jumping is ______ degrees. ch 12

45

In a situation in which both the mother and the father carry the sickle-cell trait, what is the probability (%) that they will produce a child with the sickle-cell trait? ch 4

50

Assimilation and Adaption always work together. True False

False

According to the textbook, if developmental stages do exist, then which of the following would be FALSE? a. The progression through the developmental stages could reverse and proceed to previous stages b. The order of developmental stages would be in a set sequence c. Each developmental stage would have to be unique from others d. All the developmental stages would be constant and universal

a. The progression through the developmental stages could reverse and proceed to previous stages

Which of the following is not a reason for opposing the requirement that coaches have proper coaching certifications/credentials? (ch. 14) a. There is already a 50% annual turnover rate without certification now b. More sports being offered means more coached needed c. Large number of lawsuits d. Programs may be cut if the number of coaches is lower than what is required e. The cost of certification may hinder participation of volunteer coaches

a. There is already a 50% annual turnover rate without certification now

What does our movement choices not affect? ch 3 - a. Ability to make quick decsions b. Our self-identity and social mobility c. Values and morals d. Our ability to fit in socially

a. Ability to make quick decsions

The Mobility Consequence Model depicts the series of events that lead to which of the following? a. Anxiety about losing mobility b. Decreased walking and physical activity with age c. Increased numbers of falls with age d. Driving changes and the consequences e. Enhanced balance

a. Anxiety about losing mobility

Using the following 2 statements; "Men are tall" and "Jeff is a man" to conclude that "Jeff is tall" is called. a. Cause-and-Effect b. Substitution Theory c. Hypothetical-deductive reasoning d. Interpropositional thought

a. Cause-and-Effect

What is the first of the three phases of object manipulation during infancy? ch 11 a. Clutching the object in one's fist b. Holding the object in one hand while exploring with the other c. Poking or scratching at the object d. Exchanging the object from hand to hand e. Two handed manipulation

a. Clutching the object in one's fist

Attaining and maintaining an upright posture and walking is linked to which of the following? ch 10 a. Expanded use of two hands b. Specific use of one hand

a. Expanded use of two hands

Which of the following is not a distinctive feature of early attempts at walking? ch 12 a. Heel strike b. Flat-foot contact c. Wide base of support d. Toeing-out of the feet e. High-guard arm position

a. Heel strike

Loss of aerobic power in a 70-year-old is caused, in part, by which of the following? ch 7 a. Increase in fat tissue b. Increase in bone density c. Increase in stroke volume d. Increase in heart rate e. Increase in hemoglobin concentration

a. Increase in fat tissue

What is the most cited reason children provide for discontinuing a sport? ch 14 a. Interpersonal problems b. The coach plays favorites c. They lose interest d. There is an overemphasis on winning e. There is too much pressure

a. Interpersonal problems

Which of the following is true of the normal growth and development process? ch 4 a. It is typically predictable. b. It occurs at the same level of achievement for everyone AND is predictable. c. It occurs at the same rate for everyone. d. It occurs at the same level of achievement for everyone.

a. It is typically predictable.

"An exaggerated form of" and "a natural extension of the basic skill of walking" are definitions for which of the following locomotion skills? ch 12 a. Running b. Hopping c. Jumping d. Skipping e. Galloping

a. Running

Deceleration is an issue during what phase of running/walking? ch 12 a. Support b. Swing c. Flight d. Recovery e. Switching

a. Support

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decrease in flexibility as we get older? ch 7 a. Synovial fluid is more viscous b. Connective tissue is less resilient and may be cracked or frayed c. Cartilage may be damaged from injury or lifelong wear and tear d. Osteoarthritis e. None of the above

a. Synovial fluid is more viscous

Which of the following is true about the initial stages of body control? ch 10 a. The forearms and hands play a minimal role b. The forearms and hands play a primary role c. Infants will attempt to roll from a supine to a prone position only with manual assistance from an adult d. One of the first movements will be to elevate the head while supine e. The progression begins at about 12 months of age

a. The forearms and hands play a minimal role

Regarding driving trends with age, which of the following is true of drivers who are over the age of 25? (ch 15) a. They are more likely to be involved in a fatal accident b. They are more likely to drive recklessly c. They are more likely to have driving privileges revoked d. They are more likely to be involved in an accident e. They receive more driving citations

a. They are more likely to be involved in a fatal accident

Which of the following is TRUE about the fovea? ch 8 a. cone cells are concentrated here b. plenty of rods in this area of the eye c. used for night vision d. used to change the lens shape

a. cone cells are concentrated here

A child that is responding to kissing, hugging, and playful touch is exhibiting a(an) _________ response. ch 8

approach

A characteristic of an experienced ball dribbler, as compared with an inexperienced ball dribbler, is which of the following? ch13 a. Slapping at the ball b. Pushing the ball toward the floor so that the elbow is nearly fully extended c. Holding the fingers of the striking hand close together d. Quickly retracting the arm, with little extension of the elbow e. Striking the ball in an inconsistent manner

b. Pushing the ball toward the floor so that the elbow is nearly fully extended

Which of the following is not true regarding physical activity/exercise and cognitive decline. a. Activity levels are dependent on the person b. Exercise must be rigorous for it to be effective c. Exercise can have restorative effects due to cognitive decline d. Can reduce dpression

b. Exercise must be rigorous for it to be effective

Which of the following is NOT true of wet age-related macular degeneration? ch 8 a. It can be detected by an Amsler grid examination b. It is the most prevalent form of age-related macular degeneration. c. It causes 90 percent of all age-related macular degeneration blindness d. Fragile and sometimes leaky blood vessels grow within the retina

b. It is the most prevalent form of age-related macular degeneration.

According to research on older adults, which of the following is true? a. Reaction time improves with age b. Movement time declines with age c. Response time improves with age d. No difference exists in movement time between young adulthood and older adulthood e. None of the above

b. Movement time declines with age

Human motor development, as a field of study, is important because it helps us to do all of the following EXCEPT? a. May indirectly lead to in intellectual and social development b. Perform evaluation testing for exercise prescription and guidance c. Diagnose motor problems in those who are developing atypically d. Teach people to become more proficient movers

b. Perform evaluation testing for exercise prescription and guidance

Biological factors associated with advanced throwing performance include all of the following except? ch 13 a. More estimated arm muscle mass b. Shorter forearm length c. Shoulder-hip ratio d. Greater joint diameters e. More estimated leg muscle mass

b. Shorter forearm length

Which of the following is true of Down syndrome? a. it is a cause of heart failure b. it is the most frequent cytogenetic disorder c. it is the most frequent gene based defect d. it is a contagious condition

b. it is the most frequent cytogenetic disorder

Which of the following is true about children who lag in their handwriting development? (ch 11) a. Compensate with higher math achievement scores b. May struggle with the pace of work c. Compensate by utilizing auditory means to learn key points in classes d. Become lazy and belligerent e. Have elevated IQ score in verbal areas

c. Compensate by utilizing auditory means to learn key points in classes

Which of the following is true about children who lag in their handwriting development? (ch.11) a. Compensate with higher math achievement scores b. May struggle with the pace of work c. Compensate by utilizing auditory means to learn key points in classes d. Become lazy and belligerent e. Have elevated IQ score in verbal areas

c. Compensate by utilizing auditory means to learn key points in classes

What is the most advanced stage of arm action in throwing? ch 13 a. A circular overhead preparatory movement with the elbow extended b. A lateral swing backward c. A circular arm action in which the arm moves down and back d. No preparatory backswing e. Bringing the object up beside the head by upward humerus flexion

c. A circular arm action in which the arm moves down and back

What do findings from research on exercise during pregnancy reveal? ch 4 a. Physically active women experience shorter labors. b. Pregnant women will be unable to breast-feed if they engage in vigorous exercise programs. c. Active women deliver smaller babies than do sedentary women. d. Women should not exercise aerobically during pregnancy.

c. Active women deliver smaller babies than do sedentary women.

Regarding falls , which of the following is false? (ch15) a. About half of those that fall never regain functional walking b. Women are more likely to fall than men c. Most falls are due to balance issues d. Men are more likely to die from a fall than women e. Fear of falling can affect physical activity levels

c. Most falls are due to balance issues

Which of the following would be a good example of trying to prevent an "overuse injury in sports?" (ch14) a. No contact with other players when jumping for a rebound in basketball b. No kickoff returns in football c. Young pitchers not allowed to throw curve balls in baseball d. No body checking in youth hockey e. Minimal ball strikes with the head in soccer

c. Young pitchers not allowed to throw curve balls in baseball d.

Why does a children's self-worth change during mid to late child hood? a. children play more independently b. parents become more strict c. cognitive capabilities increase

c. cognitive capabilities increase

Which of the following is false regarding handwriting in adulthood? (ch 11) a. Women write more quickly than men b. Writing speed decreases or plateaus in the mid 20's c. Older adults tend to mix cursive and printed letters d. Practice and continual use of handwriting has no effect on preventing declining speeds e. All of the above is true

d. Practice and continual use of handwriting has no effect on preventing declining speeds

Which of the following is true about parents and their children in sport? ch 3 a. They placed greater value on their son' sports participation, but they spent more money on their daughters' activities b. They stressed sports participation equally for their sons and daughters c. They had more influence over the types of sports activities their daughters engaged in d. They were found to place greater value on the sport participation of their sons

d. They were found to place greater value on the sport participation of their sons

Which of the following ages will have a longer Moro reflex reaction time? ch 9 not c a. 1 week old b. 4 weeks old c. 6 weeks old d. 8 weeks old

d. 8 weeks old

Which Domain of Human Development includes our acquisition of values and our sense of social aweness? a. Physical b. Motor c. Cognative d. Affective

d. Affective

According to the most weightlifting/powerlifting associations, what is true about maximum lifting? ch 7 a. It should not be performed by girls of any age b. It is not recommended for children of any age c. It is dependent on biological maturity d. It is not recommended before age 14

d. It is not recommended before age 14

Which of the following is not true of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development? a. Many people never reach the Formal Operation Stage b. Stages increase in compexity c. All children follow the same sequence of stages d. More advanced children may skip a stage

d. More advanced children may skip a stage

What is of the following is FALSE concerning motor skills and why children put objects in their mouth? ch 8 a. Lips and tongues are sensitive to stimulii b. Helps them explore their surroundings c. Part of the cutaneous system and it helps develop motor skills d. They are hungry and are attempting to feed

d. They are hungry and are attempting to feed

Which of the following is false about peer groups? ch 3 a. They are group situations in which members are treated as equals b. They are strongly influential in the development of movement skills of adolescents but not of young children c. They are highly modifiable as the group's interests and needs change d. They provide less influence then the family

d. They provide less influence then the family

Which of the following is a not a reason for cognitive decline? a. Social stigma b. Emotional change c. Decrease in brain size d. Accumulation of knowledge

d. accumulation of knowledge

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about maturation? a. Biologically, we cannot force it to happen b. It is a component in how we learn a skill c. It is a qualitative factor d. It is complete at around age 20

d. it is complete at around age 20

Of the fundamental movements, which is the most complex? ch 13 a. Punt b. Catch with one hand c. Kick d. Throw e. Catch with two hands

d. throw

Knowing the rules of a game and the social etiquette associated with it is called ___________ knowledge.

declarative

Which of the following is a true statement regarding phase I and phase II reaching and grasping? ch 10 a. Initial failure means a total retry in phase II b. The infant uses two hands when attempting to contact and acquire an object in phase I c. The reach is visually initiated and visually controlled in phase II d. The reach and grasp occur simultaneously in phase II e. Once the reach has been completed, the child attempts the grasp in phase II

e. Once the reach has been completed, the child attempts the grasp in phase II

Which of the following is the process of maintaining clear retinal images in varying light conditions? ch 8 a. Senile miosis b. Hyperoptic c. Acuity d. Accentuation e. Accommodation

e. Accommodation

When does voluntary movement begin to appear in most infants? ch 10 a. At around the first year of life b. At around the 18th month of life c. At around the 6th month of life d. At around the 3rd month of life e. At around the 4th week of life

e. At around the 4th week of life

Which of the following situations is following a proper guideline for the prevention of injuries in kids? ch 14 a. Basketball players having reduced game time when recovering from a Grade (I) ankle sprain b. Young hockey players using oversized safety equipment c. 3-a-day preseason baseball practices in the Las Vegas summer heat d. Wrestlers losing weight before weighing in for a match by using plastic bags e. Football contact drills where larger linemen only face larger linemen

e. Football contact drills where larger linemen only face larger linemen

All of the following are true statements about cystic fibrosis (CF) EXCEPT. (ch4) a. From a movement perspective, CF frequently causes shortness of breath and fatigue. b. Causes a thick, sticky, mucus to be secreted in the lungs. c. There is no cure for CF. d. Those with CF experience frequent pulmonary infections. e. No drugs are available to treat CF.

e. No drugs are available to treat CF.

Which of the following is not a reason for the increase in the numbers of children who are participating in various youth sports? ch14 a. The number of female participants has greatly increased b. Disable persons are becoming involved through specialized leagues c. Non-traditional sports are becoming more mainstream and popular d. Game rules/mechanics are being modified for novice players e. Parents who were active as kids are now getting them involved

e. Parents who were active as kids are now getting them involved

Which of the following is a false statement? ch 9 a. Reflexes can be integrated into a new movement b. Reflexes are often poorly defined c. Reflexes become inhibited by a maturing nervous system d. Reflexes that are believed to be linked to voluntary behavior movements often disappear before the voluntary movements occur e. Reflexes originate from the higher brain centers

e. Reflexes originate from the higher brain centers

How many infant reflexes exist? ch 9 a. 9 b. 10 c. 11 d. 20 e. There is no set number

e. There is no set number

Which of the following is true about infant reflexes? ch 9 a. They are variable, appearing very differently each time the stimulus is applied b. They are only present prenatally c. They are cortical d. They are categorized the same by all motor skills researcher e. They are processed in the lower brain centers or the brain stem

e. They are processed in the lower brain centers or the brain stem

Being able to rotate the trunk to roll over is a motion that is learned prior to the infant being able to roll over. ch 10 true false

false

Bradycardia is a serious heart condition that requires immediate medical attention. ch 7 true false

false

The growth of new muscle fiber (cells) is called? ch 7

hypertrophy

The [x] reflex and the [y] reflex are sometimes combined into one reflex by motor skill researchers. ch. 9 not

idk yet

Using a pen or pencil to write is described as an _________ movement. ch 11

intrinsic

What is the shaded distance called/referred to as? ch 12

left step length

An increase in life span is called compression of _______________.

mortality

What is the formal name for a set of expectations about human behavior? ch 3

norm

John is an experienced baseball player, Jeff is not. Is it a good idea to pair them up to play catch? ch 13 yes no

yes