Midterm 1 - Chapter 5 Quiz Questions

Question 1

In early childhood, the size and number of dendrites, as well as the overall number of neurons, is _____.

Answer 1

increasing

Question 2

The child’s life should be focused around _____, not _____.

Answer 2

activities ; meals

Question 3

In the United States, _____ are the leading cause of death for children.

Answer 3

accidents

Question 4

_____ beliefs are the belief that thoughts can influence events without the need for physical action.

Answer 4

Magical

Question 5

Zone of _____ _____ is a term for the range of tasks too difficult for a child to master alone, but that can be learned with guidance.

Answer 5

Proximal Development