Child and Adolescent Development Practice Test 3

Which of the following gross motor skills can Bert exhibit being a 7-month-old?

Hannah, a 5-month old baby, demonstrates signs of development in her social domain. Which of the following characteristics of social development is generally true to babies? Babies _____.

Which of the following characteristics of physical development is most notable for infants like Lean, who is 9 months old?

Kathy, a 1 1/2-year-old baby girl, is already manifesting some language development. Which of the following activities is generally true among 1-2-yr.- old babies with regard to their language development?

During the germinal phase of pre-natal development, a single cell is formed once sperm unites with the egg. This single cell is called a _____.

A child may complain that there is little ice cream left in a big bowl but will be satisfied if the ice cream is transferred to a little bowl, even though nothing is added. Piaget termed this children’s tendency to focus on only one aspect of a situation, problem, or object, and neglect other significant features as _____.

Centration is when a child, during preoperational thinking, can focus only on one feature of a situation while ignoring others. By the time s/he overcomes this, s/he obtains conservation, which is a characteristic under concrete operational thinking. Animism and egocentrism are also known characteristics under preoperational thinking stage. _____.

After Karen explored all of her alternatives, she decided and committed herself to volunteer in programs with noble cause and charitable projects and activities.

After having graduated from senior high school, Elizabeth is still contemplating whether to take up special education or guidance and counseling.

Edgar believes that conforming to social rules is important as it ensures positive relationships and social order. Edgars belongs to this level in Kohlberg’s moral development.