Child Development Quiz

What is the blooming period in the nervous system?

• Reduction of neural connections

• Formation of new neural pathways

• Complete brain development

• Decrease in brain size

What is the ability to move our bodies and manipulate objects called?

• Cognitive skills

• Motor skills

• Sensory skills

• Emotional skills

What do fine motor skills focus on?

• Large muscle groups

• Coordination of small actions

• Emotional development

• Language skills

At what age is the brain 55% of its adult size?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

What did the cloth surrogate mother provide in Harlow's experiment?

• Milk

• Food

• Comfort

• Toys

What is the main question addressed by the studies of Harlow, Bowlby, and Ainsworth?

• How do children learn language?

• How do parent and infant attachment bonds form?

• How do children develop motor skills?

• How do children learn mathematics?

What is the role of the mother in the Strange Situation procedure?

• To observe from a distance

• To stay with the child at all times

• To leave and return to the room

• To interact with the stranger

Which child temperament type is likely to evoke irritation and cause parents to withdraw?

• Easy temperament

• Authoritarian temperament

• Permissive temperament

• Difficult temperament

What does the authoritative parenting style emphasize?

• Conformity and obedience

• Consistent Limits combined with Warmth and affection

• Indifference and neglect

• Few demands and rare punishment

Which temperament is associated with positive emotions and adaptability?

• Easy temperament

• Difficult temperament

• Authoritative temperament

• Uninvolved temperament