CHAPTER 5 QUIZ SET – Flashcards
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_______________ is a condition specific to toddlerhood in which protein deficiencies lead to varied symptoms such as swollen bellies and feet, hair loss, and lack of energy.
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Kwashiorkor
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What most distinguishes early brain development in toddlerhood
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...Steep increase in the density of synaptic brain connections among the neurons
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Statement best represents sleep during toddlerhood
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...sleeping alone is rare in traditional cultures
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Last week, your neighbors told you that their 18 mo son has been sleeping through the night for the past 2 months. They were very happy about this new development and were looking forward to many more months of a good night's sleep. This week, they say that their son has started waking up at night and has been fussy during the day. WHY?
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molars are coming in and is teething
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Garret is approaching toddlerhood, During the next year he should be able to _________________
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...Hold cup and scribble with crayons
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Which of the following variables has been shown to be correlated with the timing of toilet training in the US
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..Education level of the parents.
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In Western cultures _____________
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...a sign of being ready to toilet train is staying dry for an hour or two during the day.
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You have been trying to toilet train your son with no luck. Based n research, what is most likely to be holding up the process.
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...Some children take months or years to become fully toilet trained
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you are very interested in weaning your toddler. Why is it more of a challenge to ween a toddler than an infant?
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...The toddler is more socially aware and has greater capacity to exercise intentional behavior
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Nadine is a toddler from a traditional culture; she would likely _______________________
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...have experienced some customary practice for being weaned
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Shareef's parents bought him a highchair and he intentionally tipped over his water in the tray over and over again. According to Piaget, Shareef is at the _____________ stage
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...tertiary circular reflexes
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18 mo Omar saw his father stirring a pot on the stove and the next day, picks up his tow bowl and spoon and begins :stirring" an imaginary substance. This is an example of____
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...deferred immitation
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When children generally avoid making the A-not-B error, they _________________
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...have attained object permanence
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According to Vygotsky, ____________ is required for cognitive development.
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...social interaction
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According to Vygotsky, children learn best if the instruction provided is ____________________
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...within the zone of proximal development
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When it comes to what we consider language, the most significant difference between apes an humans is _______
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...the inability of apes to generate word symbols in an infinite number of ways
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Nona was in a serious car accident and suffered damage to her Broca's area. What is the likely result
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...she will have difficulty producing speech
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Overextension can be described as
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... a child calling all men "dada"
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Joaquin was thirsty, so he looked at his mother and pointed to the glass on the counter and and said, "juice." This is an example of____________
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...holophrase
