Child Development
Exam 2
Part 1 of 1 -
100.0 Points
Question 1 of 25
4.0 Points
The principle Children’s bodies are dynamic systems means that:
A.Development in one component of the body may affect development in another component.
B.Children’s growth reflects a continuing pattern of speeding up, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down again, and so on.
C.Development proceeds in a top-down fashion, from the head to the feet.
D.Development proceeds in an in-out fashion, beginning with the head and torso and proceeding to the arms and legs and then to the fingers and toes.
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 25
4.0 Points
The process of fingers becoming more adept at handling small objects is an example of:
A.Integration
B.Maturation
C.Myelination
D.Differentiation
Answer Key: D
Question 3 of 25
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Three-month-old Mary Jo can hold her head up when in the arms of an adult, but she doesn’t yet have much control of what her legs do. Which one of the following best describes Mary Jo’s progression in muscular control?
A.It shows a definite delay in fine motor skills.
B.It shows a cephalocaudal trend, which is typical.
C.It shows a proximodistal trend, which is not typical.
D.It suggests that Mary Jo will probably be a good student but a poor athlete.
Answer Key: B
Question 4 of 25
4.0 Points
Which one of the following is the BEST example of a gross motor skill?
A.sewing on a button
B.writing a letter to Grandma
C.skipping across the schoolyard
D.cutting out a heart for a Valentine’s Day card
Answer Key: C
Question 5 of 25
4.0 Points
Three of the following statements accurately describe the typical physical development of children in the elementary grades. Which one is not accurate?
A.Girls mature more quickly than boys.
B.Children become more clumsy in their gross motor skills.
C.Children become increasingly proficient in fine motor skills.
D.Children become increasingly sensitive about their physical
Part 1 of 1 -
100.0 Points
Question 1 of 25
4.0 Points
The principle Children’s bodies are dynamic systems means that:
A.Development in one component of the body may affect development in another component.
B.Children’s growth reflects a continuing pattern of speeding up, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down again, and so on.
C.Development proceeds in a top-down fashion, from the head to the feet.
D.Development proceeds in an in-out fashion, beginning with the head and torso and proceeding to the arms and legs and then to the fingers and toes.
Answer Key: A
Question 2 of 25
4.0 Points
The process of fingers becoming more adept at handling small objects is an example of:
A.Integration
B.Maturation
C.Myelination
D.Differentiation
Answer Key: D
Question 3 of 25
4.0 Points
Three-month-old Mary Jo can hold her head up when in the arms of an adult, but she doesn’t yet have much control of what her legs do. Which one of the following best describes Mary Jo’s progression in muscular control?
A.It shows a definite delay in fine motor skills.
B.It shows a cephalocaudal trend, which is typical.
C.It shows a proximodistal trend, which is not typical.
D.It suggests that Mary Jo will probably be a good student but a poor athlete.
Answer Key: B
Question 4 of 25
4.0 Points
Which one of the following is the BEST example of a gross motor skill?
A.sewing on a button
B.writing a letter to Grandma
C.skipping across the schoolyard
D.cutting out a heart for a Valentine’s Day card
Answer Key: C
Question 5 of 25
4.0 Points
Three of the following statements accurately describe the typical physical development of children in the elementary grades. Which one is not accurate?
A.Girls mature more quickly than boys.
B.Children become more clumsy in their gross motor skills.
C.Children become increasingly proficient in fine motor skills.
D.Children become increasingly sensitive about their physical