Developmental Considerations Quiz
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What is the primary concern regarding Jorge's academic performance?

  • He is not participating in class discussions.
  • He is overly confident in his abilities leading to complacency.
  • He is performing well below average and having difficulty concentrating. (correct)
  • He is too loud and overbearing in class.

    • Which developmental concept relates to Jorge's academic struggles?

  • Neuroplasticity
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Sensitive periods
  • Adaptational failure (correct)

    • What action have Jorge's parents been advised to take by the school?

  • Seek educational therapy for Jorge. (correct)
  • Lower their academic expectations for him.
  • Praise him more for his efforts.
  • Enroll him in extracurricular activities.

    • In what area does Jorge need improvement according to the school letter?

    <p>Reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe Jorge based on the information provided?

    <p>Introverted and reserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the impact of Jorge's academic struggles on his social interactions?

    <p>Causing withdrawal and nervousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is epigenetics?

    <p>The study of how behaviors and environment can influence gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider multiple causes in understanding disorders?

    <p>To understand the complexity of disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to developmental psychopathology perspective, what does continuity refer to?

    <p>Developmental changes that are gradual and quantitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transactional view in the context of children and environments?

    <p>Children and environments are interdependent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by developmental cascades?

    <p>The idea that past interactions can impact other systems and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an integrative approach necessary in understanding behaviors and disorders?

    <p>Because no single theoretical orientation can explain everything</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'neural plasticity' refer to in the context of brain development?

    <p>The brain's anatomical differentiation influenced by both genetics and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are models considering more than one primary cause still limited?

    <p>Because of the boundaries imposed by their discipline or orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which developmental period do areas governing basic sensory and motor skills mature?

    <p>The first 3 years of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key suggestion for studying atypical child behavior effectively?

    <p>Adopting a multi-theoretical perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical role of experience in brain development?

    <p>Forming synapses and axonal connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain areas are not rewired until 5 to 7 years old?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex and cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do sensitive periods refer to in the context of child psychopathology?

    <p>Windows of time where environmental influences on development are amplified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the organization of development perspective differ from the adaptational failure perspective?

    <p>The former emphasizes early patterns evolving over time, while the latter focuses on unsuccessful progress in milestones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to reducing the risk of complications and lifelong disabilities in brain development?

    <p>Proper prenatal care and nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered to be the underlying cause of psychological disorders in the neurobiological perspective?

    <p>The brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do genetic influences on brain development manifest according to the text?

    <p>May be expressed early in development or show up years later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspectives on child development are highlighted in the text?

    <p>Biological, psychological, and familial/social/cultural perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is involved in reducing arousal and moderating emotional responses like anger and aggression?

    <p>Benzodiazepine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter may act as a switch to turn on various brain circuits, allowing other neurotransmitters to inhibit or facilitate emotions or behavior?

    <p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter plays a role in emotional and behavioral regulation, without being directly involved in specific disorders?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which disorder is dopamine implicated?

    <p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter modulates children's tendency to explore their surroundings and plays a role in information and motor coordination?

    <p>Serotonin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitter is mainly responsible for facilitating or controlling emergency reactions and alarm responses?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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