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Being overweight is defined in relation to a person's


A) height.
B) body mass index.
C) weight.
D) waist circumference.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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Identify the disability in which individuals consistently show problems in one or more of these areas: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

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Mental age (MA) is


A) the age that an individual mentally identifies himself at.
B) the age at which an individual attains cognitive maturity.
C) an individual's level of mental development relative to others.
D) an individual's age at the time of peak cortical thickness.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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During the elementary school years, children grow an average of ________ inches a year.


A) one to two
B) two to three
C) five to seven
D) seven to ten

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following statements represents the current thinking among increasing number of experts in the field of reading?


A) Direct instruction in the whole-language approach is a key aspect of learning to read.
B) Direct instruction in phonics is a key aspect of learning to read.
C) The whole-language approach and the phonics approach are equally effective in teaching children to read.
D) The morphological approach has been shown to be the best way to teach reading.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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In relation to the cognitive development theory, Piaget proposed that the concrete operational stage lasts from approximately ________ years of age.


A) three to five
B) five to seven
C) seven to eleven
D) ten to thirteen

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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________ refers to a technique in which individuals are encouraged to come up with creative ideas in a group, play off each other's ideas, and say almost anything that comes to mind that seems relevant to a particular issue.


A) Elaboration
B) Metacognition
C) Brainstorming
D) Inclusion

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Meghan is a 5-year-old girl. Her mother is teaching her to pronounce words. She shows Meghan the word and the image associated with the word and then says the word out loud while stressing certain parts of the word. What is this approach known as?

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Identify the theorist who described three criteria that characterize gifted children, whether in art, music, or academic domains: precocity, marching to their own drummer, and a passion to master.

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According to Ellen Winner, which of the following refers to a characteristic displayed by gifted children who begin to master an area earlier than their peers?


A) marching to their own drummer
B) maladjustment
C) precocity
D) a passion to master

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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At Jackson Elementary, children are taught to read by making them learn to recognize entire words and sentences and to use the context of the words that are given in the text to guess their meaning. Their reading material consists of stories, poems, newspapers, and magazines. This school is using the ________ approach to reading instruction.


A) assisted-language
B) remedial-language
C) phonics
D) whole-language

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Compared with novices, experts have


A) poorer overall memory regardless of their area of expertise.
B) acquired extensive knowledge about a particular content area.
C) less experience in their area of expertise.
D) lower levels of motivation.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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During a workshop for mothers, one of the topics of discussion was the increasing use of cell phones and other gadgets by children. During the session, the speaker requested parents to monitor their children's screen time and stressed the importance of exercise in a child's physical development. She requested parents to exercise more often so that their children would be encouraged to spend less time with their gadgets and more time involved in physical activities. Which of the following statements explains why the speaker put forth this request?


A) Studies show that screen time is associated with higher levels of language skills and cognitive control.
B) Studies show that a higher level of screen time increases the risk of obesity for low- and high-activity children.
C) Studies show that screen time is linked with high activity and stable sleep patterns in children.
D) Studies show that screen time is associated with higher connectivity between brain regions.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Emily has the ability to think about things in novel and unusual ways; this allows her to come up with unique solutions to problems. This ability is called ________ thinking.


A) logical
B) analytical
C) critical
D) creative

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner?


A) intrapersonal
B) analytical
C) practical
D) creative

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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The type of thinking that produces many answers to the same question is called ________ thinking. This kind of thinking characterizes creativity.


A) divergent
B) convergent
C) oblique
D) finite

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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When a person thinks reflectively and productively and evaluates evidence, he or she is engaging in


A) critical thinking.
B) metacognition.
C) cognitive monitoring.
D) control processes.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Jana's doctor is treating her for ADHD. Which of the following treatment plans would her doctor most likely recommend to achieve better results?


A) a combination of stimulant medication and sedatives
B) primarily stimulant medication
C) primarily behavior management
D) a combination of stimulant medication and behavior management

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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A recent study revealed that peak thickness of the cerebral cortex occurs ________ in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD.


A) in adulthood
B) in infancy
C) three years later
D) two years earlier

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Michael Pressley believes that the key to education is helping students to


A) develop social skills.
B) learn creativity.
C) learn a repertoire of problem-solving strategies.
D) distinguish between convergent and divergent thinking.

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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