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full file at http://testbankcorner.eu Chapter 05 Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Multiple Choice Questions 1. The Reggio Emilia approach is a(n): A. nutrition program for young children. B. educational program for young children. C. program for training kindergarten and elementary school teachers. D. parenting education program. AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Early Childhood Education full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 2. Her pediatrician has just told Sandra that her 4-year-old son, Manuel, has gained 6 pounds in the last year. Sandra should: A. be alarmed, because this is too much weight gain. B. be concerned, because this is too little weight gain. C. be positive and change Manuel’s diet. D. be content that this is normal for Manuel’s age. AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Body Growth and Change full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 3. During early childhood, on average, girls are _____ than boys. A. much lighter B. more fair C. slightly smaller D. considerably taller AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Body Growth and Change full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 4. By the end of early childhood, girls have more _____ tissue than boys. A. fatty B. muscle C. epithelial D. nervous AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Body Growth and Change full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 5. In terms of height and weight during the preschool years, ____ have more fatty tissues. A. boys B. girls C. neither D. both AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Height and Weight full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 6. Which of the following statements about brain development and early childhood is true? A. The development that occurs inside the brain ends at the onset of adolescence. B. By the time a child is 3 years of age, the brain is 25 percent of its adult size. C. The overall size of the brain does not increase dramatically from ages 3 to 15. D. The brain of a 5-year-old is 60 percent the size of an adult brain. AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 7. Which of the following plays a key role in planning and organizing new actions and maintaining attention to tasks? A. Amygdala B. Hippocampus C. Prefrontal cortex D. Cerebellum AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 8. _____ is a process in which nerve cells are covered and insulated with a layer of fat cells. A. Centration B. Myelination C. Tropism D. Neurogenesis AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 9. One of the major changes in brain development between the ages of 3 and 15 involves an increase in the speed and efficiency of information traveling through the nervous system. This change is brought about by: A. centration. B. myelination. C. tropism. D. neurogenesis. AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 10. Which of the following are nerve fibers that carry signals away from the cell body? A. Neurotransmitters B. Synapses C. Dendrites D. Axons AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 11. Scientists have found that there are _____ the brains of children between the ages of 3 and 15. A. dramatic changes in local patterns within B. phenomenal increases in the overall size of C. insignificant anatomical changes in D. marked decelerations of growth in AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 12. Researchers have found that in children from 3 to 6 years of age, the most rapid growth takes place in the _____ lobe areas of the brain. A. temporal B. parietal C. frontal D. occipital AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Brain Development full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 13. Toby is 3 years old. His parents are concerned because he is always running and jumping around. He cannot seem to sit still. Even when watching his favorite movie on TV , he fidgets and wiggles. It is especially frustrating to his parents when Toby does not sit still through dinner. Which of the following should Toby’s parents do? A. Have him tested for attention deficit disorder B. Start him on a behavior modification program C. Provide structured, cognitively challenging activities for Toby to develop his attention span D. Be assured that his behavior is normal for his age AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Gross Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 14. When 4- and 5-year-olds scramble over jungle gyms and race their friends, they are demonstrating their: A. cognitive skills. B. fine harboring skills. C. gross motor skills. D. reflective skills. AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Gross Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 15. Fred and Wayne are 4-year-olds and friends. When they are together, they often wrestle, run, race, push, and shove each other. Although their level of activity often aggravates their parents, we know that these activities will: A. help the boys develop gross motor skills. B. stop when their brains become better myelinated. C. be temporary as they will not be friends for long. D. help the boys overcome narcolepsy. AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Gross Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 16. Gross motor skills are to fine motor skills as _____ is to _____. A. jumping; writing B. running; swimming C. laughing; shouting D. hopping; walking AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Gross Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 17. Debra is very active. She loves to tumble and show off. She is always trying out what her parents consider to be hair-raising stunts. She also loves races and believes she can run faster than her parents. This type of activity level and confidence is most characteristic of: A. 1-year-olds. B. 2-year-olds. C. 3-year-olds. D. 5-year-olds. AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Gross Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 18. Three-year-old Ashley is putting a jigsaw puzzle together, and, as is typical of her age, she: A. places the pieces awkwardly. B. is focused and excels at the task. C. cannot identify the correct sections. D. is precise in joining the bits. AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Fine Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 19. Four-year-old Nathan is good at stacking his playing blocks to make tall structures. However, he still knocks them over occasionally. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this? A. His gross motor skills are deficient. B. He tries to place each block perfectly on top of the other, upsetting those already stacked. C. His coordination skills are not developing normally for his age. D. He is showing signs of dyslexia. AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Fine Motor Skills full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 20. Which of the following can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease? A. Omega-3 fatty acid B. Unsaturated fat C. Saturated and trans fat D. Protein AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Obesity full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 21. Which of the following determines the categories for obesity, overweight, and at risk for being overweight? A. Weight B. Average calories consumed daily C. Waist-to-hips ratio D. Body mass index AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Obesity full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 22. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only children and adolescents at or above the _____ percentile are classified as obese. A. 97th B. 95th C. 90th D. 88th AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Obesity full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 23. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a person with a BMI at the 90thpercentile is: A. obese. B. overweight. C. at risk of being overweight. D. underweight. AP A LO: 1.1Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: RememberDifficulty Level: EasyLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Obesity full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 24. Gina, 6, has a BMI in the 95th percentile. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, she would be classified as: A. obese. B. overweight. C. at risk for being overweight. D. not at risk for being overweight. AP A LO: 1.3Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: ApplyDifficulty Level: HardLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Obesity full file at http://testbankcorner.eufull file at http://testbankcorner.eu 25. In terms of nutrition, what a child eats affects all of the following EXCEPT: A. Skeletal growth B. Peer relations C. Body shape D. Susceptibility to disease AP A LO: 1.2Accessibility: Keyboard NavigationBloom’ s Taxonomy: UnderstandDifficulty Level: MediumLearning Objective: 5.1: Identify physical changes in early childhood.Topic: Nutrition full file at http://testbankcorner.eu