PSY221 Lecture 5 Quiz

What is the leading cause of death in mid & late childhood?

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

• Cancer

• Accidents & Injuries

• Cardiovascular Disease

What is the recommended amount of physical activity per day for preschool children?

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

What is the characteristic of children with learning disabilities?

• Difficulty in verbal communication

• Difficulty in physical coordination

• Difficulty in social interaction

• Difficulty in using spoken or written language

What is the disability in which children consistently show characteristics of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity?

• Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

• Emotional and Behavioural Disorders

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Intellectual Disability

Which theory of intelligence includes the components of analytical, creative, and practical intelligence?

• Gardner’s Eight Frames of Mind

• Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence

• Wechsler Scales

• Binet Tests

What is the characteristic of gifted children according to the criteria?

• Inadequate intellectual functioning

• Difficulty adapting to daily demands

• Low IQ

• Above-average intelligence and/or superior talent

What approach emphasizes basic rules for translating written symbols into sounds?

• Dual-language approach

• Bilingual Education

• Phonics approach

• Whole-language approach

What is the ability to learn a second language that transfers to success in other areas?

• Subtractive bilingualism

• Dual-language approach

• Immigrant children

• Sensitive periods

What is the type of memory that increases with age in mid-to late-childhood?

• Autobiographical Memory

• Short-term Memory

• Working Memory

• Long-term Memory

What is the dimension of executive function important for cognitive development & school success?

• Critical Thinking

• Flexibility

• Self-control/inhibition

• Working memory