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Q33:
In addition to a resurgence of teething, what helps explain why infants who have been sleeping through the night start waking up again when they are between 18 and 24 months old? A)They become more aware that they are sleeping by themselves. B)They have more nightmares. C)They watch too much television. D)They drink too many liquids before bedtime.
Q34:
According to the text, toddlers not only sleep less than infants, but they tend to __________. A)sleep more during the day B)sleep more at night C)have more nightmares D)have more REM sleep
Q35:
What has research of toddler EEGs revealed that reflects advances in cognitive and language development? A)There is a sharp decrease in cortical activity from 18 to 24 months. B)There is a steady decline in cortical activity after 12 months. C)There is a steady increase in cortical activity after 12 months. D)There is a sharp increase in cortical activity from 18 to 24 months.
Q36:
On average, toddlers sleep __________ hours per day. a.13-14 b.12-13 c.10-11 d.8-9
Q37:
What diagnostic procedure would a physician attempt in order to accurately assess the blood flow and oxygenation in the brain of an energetic 2-year old? A)Use leg and arm restraints to take an X-ray of the toddler's head. B)Place an EEG cap on the child's head. C)Calm the child and conduct an fMRI while the child sleeps. D)Strap the child to a flat table and transfer into the fMRI machine.
Q39:
Dr.Syndai wants to assess real-time activity of lower brain structures and not just the cerebral cortex.Her patient is a girl in middle childhood who is old enough to understand that she must remain still for the test.Which of the following devices would Dr.Syndai use? A)ECG B)EEG C)fMRI D)CT
Q40:
A(n) __________ is used to measure the brain's electrical activity while a(n) __________ is used to capture images of the brain's blood flow and oxygen use. A)PET; ECG B)ECG; PET C)EEG; fMRI D)fMRI; EEG
Q41:
On average, children begin to walk without the support of others around age __________. A)9 months B)11 months C)13 months D)15 months
Q42:
Dante was hoping that his daughter would grow up to be a gifted soccer player.She is still not making much progress in learning to walk and she is 14 months old.What would you tell Dante? A)He should probably give up on the notion that she will ever play soccer. B)There is considerable variation when children begin walking, and it has nothing to do with later development of athletic ability. C)Children do not start walking until they are 18 months old. D)The age when a toddler begins walking is negatively correlated with intelligence, so she is most likely gifted.
Q43:
A 1957 study reported that __________ of American toddlers were toilet trained by 18 months of age. A)2% B)42% C)62% D)92%