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Which structures in the brain are responsible for sending information
to neurons?
dendrites
glial cells
axons
synapses
Which structures in the brain are responsible for receiving information
from neurons?
dendrites
glial cells
axons
synapses
Which structures in the brain are responsible for structural support of
neurons and protection of connections among neurons?
dendrites
glial cells
axons
synapses
What part of the brain controls physiological processes such as
breathing, sleep, balance, and movement?
cortex
forebrain
midbrain
hindbrain
The process of myelination is essential for processing information.
What is also true about this process?
It is also called selective pruning.
It describes the process of developing more neural networks.
It does not occur until the third year of development.
It serves to insulate nerves.
According to the cephalocaudal trend in physical development, an
infant would first learn to control what part of his/her body?
toes
legs
hands
shoulders
According to the proximodistal trend in physical development, an
infant would first learn to control what part of his/her body?
arms
hands
fingers
toes
Which of the following is a true statement about adolescents?
On average, early-maturing girls feel better about themselves and are happier
than late-maturing girls.
On average, late-maturing girls are more likely to engage in risky behaviors than
are early-maturing girls.
On average, late-maturing boys are less popular and less likely to take
leadership positions in school.
On average, early maturing boys are less athletically inclined.
To prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), experts
recommend placing babies in what position for sleep?
on their left sides
on their right sides
on their stomachs
on their backs
Ethan and his friends were playing baseball. Ethan was the pitcher. He
threw a curve ball to Matt, who connected solidly with the ball. The
baseball was heading straight for Ethan's head. Ethan ducked in the
nick of time. Which part of Ethan's brain was primarily responsible for
Ethan's quick move?
cortex
forebrain
midbrain
hindbrain
Allison stood in front of the mirror in the restroom at school. She said
to her friend Jamie, "I am still overweight. I am going to work harder
at losing more weight." Jamie told Allison, "You are not overweight. A
few months ago, you and I could wear the same clothes, but not now—
and I haven't gained any weight." What disorder does Allison appear
to have?
anemia
anorexia nervosa
bulimia
obesity
Monique just received a tricycle for her third birthday. What principle
of physical development explains Monique's ability to ride her new
tricycle?
Functioning becomes increasingly integrated.
Each child follows a unique growth curve.
Different parts of the body mature at different rates.
Functioning becomes increasingly differentiated.
During what period of childhood does a child's growth rate slow down?
infancy
early childhood
middle childhood
early adolescence
Aaron and Alex enjoy spending hours pretending they are Superman
and Batman. They often pretend they are rescuing their friends from
villains. In what period of childhood are Aaron and Alex?
infancy
early childhood
middle childhood
early adolescence
Inclusion in a school refers to what?
Including children of all ages in the same classroom.
Including males and females in the same classroom.
Including children with and without disabilities in the same classroom.
Including children from different neighborhoods in the same classroom.