WorksheetsCD: Ch 2-New Directions in Learning
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following in NOT a stage of fastest brain growth after birth?
a)
3-10 months
b)
2-4 years
c)
5-6 years
d)
10-14 years
2.
Which part of the neuron receives signals sent by other neurons?
a)
Dendrites
b)
Axon
c)
Cell body
d)
Neurotransmitters
3.
In the firing process, where are associations combined to give further information?
a)
Multimodal area
b)
sense organs
c)
primary sensory cortex
d)
sensory association area
4.
___are times when some part of the body is very vulnerable to lack of stimulation or to negative experiences
a)
Sensitive periods
b)
Critical periods
c)
Windows of opportunity
d)
Periods of delay
5.
Which of the following does NOT affect brain development?
a)
Sleep
b)
Physical activity
c)
Nutrition
d)
None of the above
6.
Why is lifelong learning important for children?
a)
The most important skills are learned late in life
b)
Lifelong learning causes developmental acceleration
c)
The most important expeience for young children is formal instruction
d)
Ongoing learning is needed to keep up iwth knowledge that is rapidly changing and expanding
7.
Which type of knowledge is involved learning to ride a bike, swim, or balance blocks?
a)
Implicit knowledge
b)
Instinctive knowledge
c)
Explicit knowledge
d)
Knowledge about experts
8.
A child's readiness for developmental tasks stems from___
a)
social pressures
b)
culture
c)
age alone
d)
educational norms
9.
Which type of executive function involves being able to adjust to changing demands?
a)
Working memories
b)
Inner pressures
c)
Cognitive Flexibility
d)
Inhibition
10.
Which of the following is NOT one of Galinsky's essential life skills?
a)
self-directed and engaged learning
b)
physical maturation
c)
Taking on challenges
d)
Perspective taking
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