Question 1

The ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   selective attention
B)   divided attention
C)   automatization
D)   reaction time

Question 2

The presence of two or more unrelated disease conditions at the same time in the same person is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychopathology
B)   comorbidity
C)   multifinality
D)   equifinality

Question 3

Monica brought her 10-year-old son to see the doctor because he was having problems breathing. The doctor informed Monica that her son had inflammation of the airways. Monica's son was diagnosed with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma
B)   obesity
C)   sleep apnea
D)   diabetes

Question 4

Adults living in the United States but born elsewhere have lower rates of obesity than do the native born, and the children of these immigrants have _____ obesity rates.

Accepted Answer

A)   lower
B)   higher
C)   similar
D)   no

Question 5

There are three types of gifted and talented students. These types include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   students with high IQs
B)   students who are divergent thinkers
C)   students who are precocious in one of Gardner's nine intelligences
D)   students who are convergent thinkers

Question 6

During middle childhood, children themselves contribute to weight gain by getting adults to do what they want, such as buying them candy or junk food. The ability of children to get adults to do what they want has been referred to as _____ power.

Accepted Answer

A)   influence
B)   demanding
C)   child
D)   pester

Question 7

Childhood obesity is usually defined as a BMI above the _____ percentile.

Accepted Answer

A)   65th
B)   75th
C)   85th
D)   95th

Question 8

Aptitude tests are designed to measure one's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   potential for learning a skill or body of knowledge
B)   achievement in a particular subject
C)   capacity for divergent thinking
D)   verbal abilities only

Question 9

Which of the following is true of treatment for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)   Counseling and training for the family and child have proven to be effective in some cases.
B)   No treatments currently exist.
C)   Medication is the only option.
D)   Parents and teachers do not need to be involved.

Question 10

William was doing a class report on asthma and learned that several factors may contribute to its development, including all of the following EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   alleles
B)   airtight windows
C)   sunlight
D)   carpets

Question 11

What allows children to master the ability to read?

Accepted Answer

A)   massive interconnections in the brain
B)   increased neurotransmitter activity
C)   decreased myelination of the limbic system
D)   selective attention

Question 12

Jane is in the third grade but reads at the level of a preschooler. Jane's teacher thinks that she reverses letters and may have _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dyslexia
B)   dyscalculia
C)   ADHD
D)   autism spectrum disorder

Question 13

In the United States, more than _____ children and adolescents under the age of 18 take prescription drugs to regulate their emotions and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 million
B)   2 million
C)   3 million
D)   4 million

Question 14

Asthma is a disorder caused by _____ the airways.

Accepted Answer

A)   inflammation of
B)   enlargement of
C)   destruction of
D)   holes in

Question 15

Which of the following is a learning disability related to math?

Accepted Answer

A)   dyslexia
B)   dyscalculia
C)   ADHD
D)   autism

Question 16

All of the following have been identified as problems with diagnosing ADHD EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   it has no biological marker
B)   it can be comorbid with other biological problems
C)   it has symptoms that are only apparent in severe cases
D)   it can be comorbid with other psychological disorders

Question 17

What is the latest educational strategy in the United States for children who are below average in achievement to receive special help?

Accepted Answer

A)   mainstreaming
B)   inclusion
C)   resource rooms
D)   response to intervention

Question 18

Mariangela has dyslexia. Mariangela is taught in the regular classroom, where she has her own reading tutor for part of the day. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   autism spectrum disorder
B)   a resource room
C)   inclusion
D)   indoctrination

Question 19

April is tested on her mastery of college chemistry. She is taking a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   achievement test
B)   IQ test
C)   field test
D)   aptitude test

Question 20

Madeline is 9 years old and considered obese. While her parents acknowledge that they could adopt a healthier lifestyle, they blame genetics for her weight problem. How many genes are estimated to influence Madeline's weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   25
B)   50
C)   100
D)   200

Exam 11: Seciton 3: Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development

Mariangela has dyslexia. Mariangela is taught in the regular classroom, where she has her own reading tutor for part of the day. This is an example of _____.

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Childhood obesity is usually defined as a BMI above the _____ percentile.

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Aptitude tests are designed to measure one's _____.

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William was doing a class report on asthma and learned that several factors may contribute to its development, including all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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The presence of two or more unrelated disease conditions at the same time in the same person is referred to as _____.

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Jane is in the third grade but reads at the level of a preschooler. Jane's teacher thinks that she reverses letters and may have _____.

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Asthma is a disorder caused by _____ the airways.

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Which of the following is true of treatment for ADHD?

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All of the following have been identified as problems with diagnosing ADHD EXCEPT _____.

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Adults living in the United States but born elsewhere have lower rates of obesity than do the native born, and the children of these immigrants have _____ obesity rates.

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Monica brought her 10-year-old son to see the doctor because he was having problems breathing. The doctor informed Monica that her son had inflammation of the airways. Monica's son was diagnosed with _____.

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April is tested on her mastery of college chemistry. She is taking a(n) _____.

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Madeline is 9 years old and considered obese. While her parents acknowledge that they could adopt a healthier lifestyle, they blame genetics for her weight problem. How many genes are estimated to influence Madeline's weight?

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In the United States, more than _____ children and adolescents under the age of 18 take prescription drugs to regulate their emotions and behavior.

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The ability to concentrate on some stimuli while ignoring others is referred to as _____.

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Which of the following is a learning disability related to math?

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There are three types of gifted and talented students. These types include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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What is the latest educational strategy in the United States for children who are below average in achievement to receive special help?

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During middle childhood, children themselves contribute to weight gain by getting adults to do what they want, such as buying them candy or junk food. The ability of children to get adults to do what they want has been referred to as _____ power.

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What allows children to master the ability to read?

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