Human Development

Question 1

During the middle childhood years ages 8–10 boardgames of strategies such as checkers and chess are especially beneficial to children because of the opportunities they provide for

Answer 1

Anticipating an opponents reasoning

Question 2

Individual differences in the rate at which physical growth and development proceed tend to be most evident during what period?

Answer 2

Early adolescence

Question 3

Between the ages of six and eight children typically become able to participate in a much greater range of activities primarily as a result of

Answer 3

A significant increase in fine motor control

Question 4

In general children who suffer from physical neglect most typically demonstrate what behavior in school?

Answer 4

Fatigue and lack of motivation

Question 5

What best describes the role of genetic versus environmental factors in an individual’s physical growth and development?

Answer 5

Nearly all aspects of an individual’s physical growth and development are a result of complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors