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Question 21
What is gender identity?
a) A societal role assigned at birth
b) A person’s sense of self as a member of a particular gender
c) A biological process determined by genes
d) A characteristic that only develops in adolescence
Correct Answer: b) A person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender
Explanation: Gender identity refers to an individual's internal experience and sense of being male, female, or something else, which may not necessarily align with their biological sex.
Question 22
How is gender regarded by scholars?
a) As a biological construct
b) As a fixed and unchangeable concept
c) As a social construct created by cultural and societal norms
d) As a psychological disorder
Correct Answer: c) As a social construct created by cultural and societal norms
Explanation: Scholars view gender as a concept shaped by cultural and societal expectations rather than something determined solely by biology.
Question 23
What is emotional development?
a) The way emotions remain constant across life
b) The way emotions change or remain constant across the human life span
c) The ability to manage physical health
d) The development of academic skills
Correct Answer: b) The way emotions change or remain constant across the human life span
Explanation: Emotional development refers to the way individuals experience, express, and manage emotions as they grow and throughout their life span.
Question 24
What is social development?
a) The way humans learn to interact with one another
b) The biological changes that occur with age
c) The development of personal skills like memory
d) The process of academic learning
Correct Answer: a) The way humans learn to interact with one another
Explanation: Social development refers to the process by which individuals learn to form relationships, communicate, and function within society.
Question 25
What is social engagement in infants?
a) Sleeping through the night
b) Exhibiting social smiling and responding with smiles to positive attention
c) Crawling and walking early
d) Talking in complete sentences
Correct Answer: b) Exhibiting social smiling and responding with smiles to positive attention
Explanation: Social engagement in infants often begins with behaviors like social smiling, where they respond positively to the smiles and attention of others.
Question 26
When do infants start exhibiting social engagement?
a) Around six months of age
b) Immediately after birth
c) Around two months of age
d) Around one year of age
Correct Answer: c) Around two months of age
Explanation: Infants typically begin to exhibit social engagement, like smiling in response to others, around the age of two months.
Question 27
When does the development spurt in middle childhood begin for girls compared to boys?
a) One year earlier
b) Two years earlier
c) Four years later
d) At the same time
Correct Answer: b) Two years earlier
Explanation: Girls typically experience a developmental growth spurt two years earlier than boys, usually around ages 8 to 13.
Question 28
What are the improvements in motor abilities linked to?
a) Genetics
b) Brain development and experience
c) Increased social interaction
d) Nutrition
Correct Answer: b) Brain development and experience
Explanation: Improvements in motor abilities are closely tied to the brain's development and the child’s experiences, such as learning new physical tasks.
Question 29
What causes increases in information processing speed and reaction time?
a) Brain-growth spurts
b) Increased physical activity
c) Better nutrition
d) Improved vision
Correct Answer: a) Brain-growth spurts
Explanation: Increases in processing speed and reaction time during middle childhood and adolescence are primarily due to brain-growth spurts that enhance cognitive function.
Question 30
What are the benefits of using both the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
a) Enhanced visual skills
b) Better planning and coordination
c) Increased creativity
d) Stronger emotional responses
Correct Answer: b) Better planning and coordination
Explanation: Using both hemispheres of the brain helps improve planning, coordination, and problem-solving, as each hemisphere contributes different cognitive strengths.
Question 31
What is one factor contributing to the rise in overweight and obese youngsters?
a) Reduced participation in school physical education and youth sports
b) Lack of parental guidance
c) Increased outdoor activities
d) Better access to nutritious food
Correct Answer: a) Reduced participation in school physical education and youth sports
Explanation: A significant factor contributing to childhood obesity is the decline in physical activity, including reduced participation in physical education and organized sports.
Question 32
What are some medical and cognitive issues linked to obesity in children?
a) Poor attention span and memory
b) High blood pressure, insulin resistance, inflammation, depression, and poor academic performance
c) Increased academic performance and social skills
d) Higher energy levels and better focus
Correct Answer: b) High blood pressure, insulin resistance, inflammation, depression, and poor academic performance
Explanation: Childhood obesity is associated with a range of medical and cognitive issues, including high blood pressure, inflammation, and poor academic performance.
Question 33
How does obesity affect brain functioning?
a) It strengthens memory and focus
b) It affects executive functioning, working memory, mental flexibility, and decision-making
c) It enhances emotional resilience
d) It has no effect on cognitive abilities
Correct Answer: b) It affects executive functioning, working memory, mental flexibility, and decision-making
Explanation: Obesity has been shown to negatively impact brain functions related to executive processing, decision-making, and working memory.
Question 34
How can memory skills be improved?
a) By engaging in physical activities
b) By eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids
c) By consuming high-sugar foods
d) By reducing protein intake
Correct Answer: b) By eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids
Explanation: Memory and cognitive skills can be enhanced by consuming omega-3-rich foods, which support brain health and function.
Question 35
What is the term used to describe parents being oblivious to their children’s obesity?
a) Oblivobesity
b) Childhood blindness
c) Parental ignorance
d) Hidden obesity
Correct Answer: a) Oblivobesity
Explanation: The term "oblivobesity" refers to parents’ failure to recognize that their children are overweight or obese, often due to social and cultural norms.
Question 36
What is the most helpful approach for parents to help their overweight children?
a) Providing more sweets as a reward
b) Being warm and supportive
c) Ignoring the issue to avoid body image problems
d) Punishing them for eating too much
Correct Answer: b) Being warm and supportive
Explanation: Warmth and emotional support from parents, combined with healthy lifestyle changes, are crucial in helping overweight children develop healthier habits.
Question 37
What is the most effective way to counteract overweight or obesity in children?
a) Reducing screen time
b) Increasing their activity level
c) Limiting social interactions
d) Providing more sugary snacks
Correct Answer: b) Increasing their activity level
Explanation: Encouraging physical activity is one of the most effective strategies to combat childhood obesity, promoting both physical and mental well-being.
Question 38
What does the APA recommend counseling on for overweight children?
a) Diet and physical activity
b) Time management and homework skills
c) Proper sleep patterns and discipline
d) Reading and cognitive development
Correct Answer: a) Diet and physical activity
Explanation: The APA recommends that overweight children receive counseling on nutrition, physical activity, and strategies for improving their lifestyle and overall health.
Question 39
What is the term for the period of rapid growth and sexual maturation?
a) Childhood
b) Adolescence
c) Puberty
d) Infancy
Correct Answer: c) Puberty
Explanation: Puberty is the developmental stage marked by rapid physical growth, sexual maturation, and significant changes in the body.
Question 40
Between what ages do the changes of puberty generally occur?
a) 5 and 7
b) 8 and 14
c) 10 and 20
d) 15 and 25
Correct Answer: b) 8 and 14
Explanation: Puberty typically occurs between the ages of 8 and 14, with most children beginning the process during this time frame.
