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What is the main premise of Gesell's Maturational Theory?

Children develop at their own pace through predictable sequences. (correct)

Motor skills are primarily inherited and do not change.

Children's physical growth is solely determined by their age.

Environmental factors have no impact on a child's growth.

In Thelen's Dynamic Systems Theory, how are new skills developed?

New skills are constructed by reorganizing existing skills. (correct)

Skills are simply a result of maturity and do not require practice.

Motor skills are developed in a strictly linear fashion.

New skills emerge from genetic programming alone.

Which of the following is an example of a primitive reflex in newborns?

Running reflex

Walking reflex

Grasp reflex (correct)

Talking reflex

What factor does Gesell believe influences physical growth the most?

A person’s environment and genes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes gross motor skills?

Larger movements using arms and legs Signup and view all the answers

The Moro reflex is typically triggered by which of the following?

A loud noise or sudden movement Signup and view all the answers

How does a child utilize previously learned skills according to Thelen's theory?

They apply old skills to aid in learning new skills. Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex involves a baby turning its head toward stimulation at the mouth?

Root reflex Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hindbrain?

Managing vital functions like respiration and heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is responsible for language comprehension?

Wernicke's area Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in interpreting visual information?

Right hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the corpus callosum?

To link neurons in the left and right hemispheres Signup and view all the answers

The primary role of the cerebellum is to:

Coordinate muscle movements and improve motor skills Signup and view all the answers

Which lobe of the brain is involved in planning and problem-solving?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

The midbrain is primarily responsible for which of the following?

Controlling voluntary movements and some reflex actions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the left hemisphere of the brain is accurate?

It controls the right half of the body and is integral for language and speech. Signup and view all the answers