Chapter 5 Flashcards
(51 cards)
What does the developmental term perseveration refer to? (Ch. 5)
The tendency to stick to one thought or action
Which characteristic is controlled by the left half of the brain? (Ch. 5)
Logical reasoning
During a presentation, Gizela explained that the process by which axons become coated with a fatty substance that speeds the transmission of nerve impulses from neuron to neuron is: (Ch. 5)
Myelination
Research suggests that children engage in imitation of adults: (Ch. 5)
Because they are eager to learn from mentors.
Which characteristic of preoperational thought involves a child assuming that the world is unchanging, so it always remains just the way it is currently? (Ch. 5)
Static reasoning
In the study of children who were told not to peek under the upside-down cups that had candy under them, the researchers found that: (Ch. 5)
Older children told more logical lies about how the candy got out on the table.
Which specific strategy or experience can help children learn to read? (Ch. 5)
Code-focused teaching
“Look! Deers!” Peet’s exclamation would be BEST described as an example of what aspect of language development in early childhood? (Ch. 5)
Overregularization
The average child knows about _____ words at age 2 and more than _____ at age 6. (Ch. 5)
500; 10,000
Current research found that, by elementary school, Head Start children maintained their strength in: (Ch. 5)
Vocabulary
Montessori schools emphasize: (Ch. 5)
Individual pride and accomplishment.
In the 1960s in the United States, which program was created to improve learning among preschool children from low-income families? (Ch. 5)
Head Start programs
While in line with their parent at a gas station, Delmar witnessed a robbery. Considering childhood development, which technique is NOT advisable for an interviewer? (Ch. 5)
To demand answers of Delmar in a stern manner
Which of these statements regarding the impact of stress on the brain is TRUE? (Ch. 5)
Both too much and too little stress reduce learning.
Young children are more likely to experience fear in response to imaginary creations as a result of their limbic system. The main part of the brain responsible for this type of fear response would be the: (Ch. 5)
Amygdala
Vygotsky proposed that an important role of language is to: (Ch. 5)
Assist with cognitive development
Studies comparing preschool children from various countries found variations in cognitive and social development. Which factor did researchers identify as the primary factor in a preschool child’s development of theory of mind? (Ch. 5)
Brain maturation
Which term is associated with Vygotsky’s description of skill development based on temporary support of a more knowledgeable individual? (Ch. 5)
Scaffolding
One explanation for why immigrant children experience a “language shift” is: (Ch. 5)
Their preoperational thinking
Sarai exclaimed, “I likeded the pizza most!” Her exclamation would be BEST described as an example of what aspect of language development in early childhood? (Ch. 5)
Overregularization
Alton’s youngest child has a vocabulary of about 500 words and frequently asks, “What’s that?” How old is their child likely to be? (Ch. 5)
2
Child-centered programs stress children’s development and growth through: (Ch. 5)
Self-direction and discovery
Child-centered programs that recognize that children learn through play with other children are consistent with the views of: (Ch. 5)
Vygotsky
In the United States, the federal government has funded which program for 4-year-olds since 1965? (Ch. 5)
Head Start
