complete child development quiz

for this assignment complete the child development quiz it is 10 questions. You must get 8 correct. you should have the book Fabes, R. & Martin, C. (2009). Discovering Child Development 2^nd edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.I do not have the book

QUESTION 1

1. Which of the following is true about teachers’ bias?

   		Teachers are often unaware of the biased treatment they engage in.
   		Teachers call on girls more than boys.
   		Teachers generally have more expectations for high achievers but do not act differently towards them.
   		All of the above.

QUESTION 2

1. Which of the following is most likely to have a serious debilitating effect on a child’s achievement?

   		diabetes
   		anxious parenting
   		poverty
   		being an only child

QUESTION 3

1. What is the leading known cause of mental retardation?

   		Early prenatal events (such as maternal alcohol consumption, chromosomal changes)
   		Environmental events (such as lack of cognitive stimulation, neglect)
   		Accidents
   		Lead poisoning or infections during childhood

QUESTION 4

1. Theories of the development of prejudice have shown that an important shift takes place in childhood when white children show a decline in prejudice and minority children show more of a preference for their own group. At what age does this important shift take place?

   		4 years
   		6 years
   		7 years
   		12 years

QUESTION 5

1. Scott is trying to find a single correct answer to a math problem on his test. Scott’s type of thinking is refered to as

   		conservational thinking
   		divergent thinking
   		convergent thinking
   		serial thinking

QUESTION 6

1. Renee is 9 years old. She is likely to have difficulty solving which type of problems?

   		problems involving class inclusion
   		problems involving considering two dimensions of objects simultaneously
   		problems that are hypothetical
   		problems involving decentering

QUESTION 7

1. Which of the following statements is true?

   		For many children, IQ scores predict school achievement.
   		For most people, IQ scores predict how successful they will become.
   		Despite controversy, research has shown that IQ tests are not culturally biased.
   		It is a widely accepted belief that IQ scores should be used as the sole indicator of a child’s abilities.

QUESTION 8

1. Which of the following best characterizes the concrete operational period?

   		egocentric thinking
   		ability to think abstractly
   		unidimensional thinking
   		using logic and problem solving strategies

QUESTION 9

1. Which of the following statements best characterizes the whole language approach to reading?

   		Reading is a natural process that can be encouraged through exposure to words.
   		Children need to be trained to translate letters and sounds into words in order to learn to read.
   		The use of simple and basic materials should be used to help children recognize individual words.
   		Sounding out words is the best way to learn to read.

QUESTION 10

1. Which of the following is most likely to have a positive effect on the development of gifted children?

   		Parents allow children to practice their skills independently.
   		Parents provide little structure for children so that they have time to practice skills.
   		Parents encourage children to watch television for relaxation.
   		Parents encourage children to share in the responsibilities of the home.