Question 1

When evaluating recommendations and suggestions regarding child development questions, consumers must __________.

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Individuals should also consider cultural context and should carefully examine all evidence carefully.

Question 2

In a recent policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that __________.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics revised the "zero screen time" recommendation for children under the age of 2. A limited amount of screen time is not harmful.

Question 3

Describe the field of child development.

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Question 4

Identify and describe the three topical areas of child development.

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Question 5

Compare and contrast the following influences on development: history-graded influences, age-graded influences, sociocultural-graded influences, and non-normative influences.

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Question 6

Compare and contrast the views of Locke and Rousseau in relationship to the "nature-versus-nurture" debate.

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Question 7

Describe the use of baby biographies to study children.

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Question 8

Describe three individuals who influenced the field of child development during the 20th century.

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Question 9

Define continuous change and discontinuous change.

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Question 10

Outline the major points of the critical versus sensitive periods issue encompassing the field of child development today.

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Question 11

Describe the nature-versus-nurture issue.

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Question 12

Identify two advantages of taking a life span approach to development.

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Question 13

Identify three future trends likely to emerge in the field of child development.

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Question 14

List three strategies for assessing information in the field of child development.

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Question 15

Identify and explain the key issues and questions in the field of child development.

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Question 16

What are the implications of the nature-nurture issue for childrearing and social policy?

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Question 17

Examine the research on violence. What causes children to be violent? What are the effects of violence on children? How can we reduce violence toward children?

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Question 18

Think about the topical areas of development as noted in your text. List one example that you have observed this week. Think about the area of feeding, communication, and motor behavior. Note whether there is any change in behavior or development dependent on your interaction with your child.

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Question 19

Read the section covering the nature-versus-nurture issue. Observe some of the physical and behavioral traits and characteristics of your child and describe these in your journal. Also, think back to some of your own behaviors and traits as a child. Have you noticed any similarities? If so, do you think these behaviors and traits are the result of genetics, the environment, or both? Explain.

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Question 20

Again, consider the implications of the nature-versus-nurture issue. How might you arrange the environment to facilitate growth across all three areas of topical development (physical, cognitive, personality/social)? Do you think these environmental factors will impact the growth of your child? If so, what does this say about your own belief about the nature-versus-nurture issue?

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Quiz 1: An Introduction to Child Development