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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe Jorge based on the information provided?

<p>Introverted and reserved (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is epigenetics?

<p>The study of how behaviors and environment can influence gene expression (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a critical role of experience in brain development?

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

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

<p>Prefrontal cortex and cerebellum (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Benzodiazepine (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which disorder is dopamine implicated?

<p>Schizophrenia (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Norepinephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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