PSYCH 2314- Chapter 5

Part of normal brain development is the loss of unused dendrite connections. This loss, however, is not a degradation of brain power because with it there is a corresponding improvement in the: -areas of the brain that allow for further growth. -simplification of implicit and explicit memories. -blood flow to and from the brain. -brain mass and specialization.

areas of the brain that allow for further growth.

Which of the following is an experience-expectant event? -breast-feeding -co-sleeping -communication -listening to Mozart

communication

Large body movements, such as walking and jumping, are: -reflex skills. -fine motor skills. -gross motor skills. -coordinating skills.

gross motor skills

A process that stimulates the body's immune system to defend against attack by a particular contagious disease is: -sudden infant death syndrome. -immunization. -marasmus. -paralytic.

immunization

By 3 months: -infants lack the ability to engage in visual scanning. -an infant's coordinated reaching and grabbing of an object is common. -infants pay attention to facial expressions and smile more at smiling faces. -the ability to crawl has emerged and gross motor skills are becoming evident.

infants pay attention to facial expressions and smile more at smiling faces.

Which of the following diseases showed an increase in cases in recent years because of too many children not being vaccinated and people coming to the United States from countries that do not receive vaccinations? -measles -polio -tetanus -smallpox

measles

The last part of the brain to mature is involved in: -planning and impulse control. -feelings and emotion. -coordinating movements. -fine motor control.

planning and impulse control

This was once the most lethal disease for children but has since been eradicated. -malaria -measles -smallpox -polio

smallpox

Which of the following is the last gross motor skill to develop? -sit with support -sit without support -pull to a stand -stand alone

stand alone