What is the principle that is based on the Latin words for "near" and "far"?
a) Proximodistal
b) Cephalocaudal
c) Hierarchical integration
d) Independence of systems
Answer: a
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In comparison to physical development in infancy,
a. growth during the preschool years is slower. b. growth during the preschool years is faster. c. there is little, if any, growth for several years after infancy. d. growth during the preschool years is more dependent upon nutrition.
Regarding the capabilities of the neonate, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
a. Neonates can lift their heads. b. Neonates can turn over. c. Neonates are born with some basic survival skills. d. Neonates are characterized by all of these skills.
Stan and Samantha are the proud parents of three little girls. They decide to have one more child because it seems like they are “due” to have a boy. Stan and Samantha think that most families have both boys and girls therefore they figure the probability the next child will be a boy is high. Stan and Samantha:
A. are correct, since the odds of each sex are 50-50, they are due for a boy B. have confused representativeness with probability C. have thoughts of boys more available to them therefore they feel it will occur D. have three girls that have primed the “boy” concept
The only consistent developmental data included in the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria are
a. clinically derived systems. b. age of onset and course of the disorder. c. comorbidity estimates. d. using a special axis for child disorders.