Provide a definition of gross and fine motor skills. Provide two examples for each type. What
insight do cross-cultural studies provide for the explanation for motor development?
What will be an ideal response?
Fine motor skill – use of the hands; stacking blocks; using spoon to feed oneself.
Gross motor skill – large muscle activity – walking, crawling; jumping; rolling over.
Cross-cultural studies indicate an inborn pattern towards maturity; this pattern can be enhanced or
limited by environmental factors including opportunity, nutrition, cultural expectations. This would
support interactionist position.
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Travis saw a television advertisement in which a cell phone service provider showed pleasant family scenes while some relaxing music played in the background. Later, when Travis is asked about this particular provider, he has a positive attitude toward their service, even though he actually uses a different cell phone service. Travis's attitude appears to have developed through the process of
a. cognitive dissonance. b. classical conditioning. c. observational learning. d. operant conditioning.
What percent of babies worldwide are born at home?
a. 10% b. 30% c. 50% d. 80%
Explain experience-expectant brain development
What will be an ideal response?
The beta-amyloid cascade hypothesis refers to the process by which beta-amyloid deposits create:
A. neurotransmitter depletions. B. mini brain hemorrhages. C. neuritic plaques. D. cerebral vascular accidents.