Physical Development

Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning childhood brain development is not true?

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Synaptic pruning occurs as the growth of fatty tissues around neurons increase.

Question 2

The images above demonstrate a progression in __________ motor skills in regard to drawing.

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fine

Question 3

The reflex that causes an infant to suck when the roof of the mouth is touched is called the ___________ reflex. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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sucking

Question 4

Developmental norms are used as a benchmark to determine where one should be developmentally.

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T

Question 5

The average age at which an infant can sit unattended is approximately __________ months.

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five to seven

Question 6

Nerve cells do not begin to develop until after a child is born. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

Question 7

If an individual does not develop at the same rate as their peers, it is always an indication that the individual is developing abnormally. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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F

Question 8

Infants will often reach for things by __________ before they learn to reach with their arms.

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twisting their entire body

Question 9

Brain development leads an infant to undergo ____________, which occurs as unused neural connections weaken and disappear. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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synaptic pruning

Question 10

Sometimes an infant will seem startled and will fling their arms out and possibly cry. This is known as the __________ reflex.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

moro

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