Question 1

During the early childhood years, brain growth is largely characterized by:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Ji's brain is changing daily in weight and volume. What processes are contributing to these changes?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In early childhood, children tend to:

Accepted Answer

In early childhood, children typically slim down as their trunk lengthens and their body fat declines, leading to a leaner appearance.

Question 4

About a year ago, Aubrey was 6 inches shorter and 15 pounds lighter. Aubrey:

Accepted Answer

The answer of About a year ago, Aubrey was 6...

Question 5

Five-year-old Jack's frontal lobe has been growing dramatically. This means that Jack will:

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobe is associated with higher cognitive functions such as planning, organization, and decision-making. As it develops, Jack will improve in these areas.

Question 6

__________ characterized early childhood as the "magical" years.

Accepted Answer

Fraiberg characterized early childhood as the "magical" years, emphasizing the imaginative and fantastical aspects of this developmental stage.

Question 7

One milestone of early childhood that tends to delight children and parents is:

Accepted Answer

The loss of "baby" teeth is often seen as a significant milestone in early childhood, marking a transition and often celebrated by children and parents alike.

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE regarding brain development?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is TRUE regarding...

Question 9

During early childhood, healthy children grow about __________ a year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During early childhood, healthy children grow about...

Question 10

Isaiah has grown nearly a foot and gained about 5 pounds since his last birthday. Isaiah:

Accepted Answer

Isaiah's growth of nearly a foot in height and gaining about 5 pounds is typical for a child experiencing a growth spurt, which is common during certain developmental stages.

Question 11

During early childhood:

Accepted Answer

During early childhood, both girls and boys typically grow at about the same rate.

Question 12

__________ is the process by which the speed of information traveling through nervous systems increases due to a fatty layer of cells on nerve cells in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Myelination is the process where a fatty layer, called myelin, forms around nerve cells, increasing the speed of information transmission.

Question 13

. Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that, on average, boys are slightly heavier and taller than girls in early childhood. However, girls tend to have more fatty tissue and less muscle tissue, while boys have relatively more muscle tissue and less fatty tissue. Therefore, while girls may be shorter and have more fatty tissue than boys, they still tend to weigh less on average.

Question 14

Growth in the __________ is particularly evident in early childhood.

Accepted Answer

The prefrontal cortex, responsible for higher cognitive functions such as decision-making, planning, and social behavior, shows significant growth and development during early childhood.

Question 15

Children aged two to six years are in Piaget's:

Accepted Answer

Children aged two to six years are in Piaget's preoperational period, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.

Question 16

The part of the brain that shows the most dramatic growth in early childhood is the:

Accepted Answer

The frontal lobe, which is involved in many complex cognitive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and self-control, shows the most dramatic growth in early childhood from ages 3 to 6. This is also the time when children show tangible progress in their executive functioning skills.

Question 17

"I can do it myself!" is a statement typical of children:

Accepted Answer

Children between the ages of two to six years are in the early childhood stage, where they begin to assert their independence and develop a sense of autonomy, often expressing it with statements like "I can do it myself!"

Question 18

Yanis is concerned that his two-year-old daughter is becoming willful. When he tries to help her, she insists she can do it by herself. What should you tell Yanis?

Accepted Answer

At two years old, children often begin to assert their independence and desire to do things on their own, which is a normal part of development.

Question 19

A consequence of increased myelination in the brain is:

Accepted Answer

Increased myelination enhances the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission between neurons, which can lead to faster communication, improved coordination, and better focus.

Question 20

During early childhood, healthy children gain about __________a year.

Accepted Answer

During early childhood, healthy children typically gain about 5 pounds a year as part of their normal growth and development.

Quiz 6: Early Childhood