Question
(TCO 2) Which of the following is the best example of the proximodistal principle of development during the prenatal period? The spinal cord develops before the arms. The digestive organs are formed before the heart. Male growth patterns proceed more quickly than female patterns. Differentiation of the gonads occurs before the eyes are formed: (TCOs 2, 3, and 4) What effect does watching television have on the developing brain? Any television watching prior to age 2 is likely to inhibit healthy brain development. Toddlers might improve their vocabulary and social skills by watching high-quality television programs. Television programs such as Sesame Street can interfere with synaptogenesis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children between 18 months and 2 years of age watch 2-3 hours per day of educational programming. (TCOs 2, 3, and 4) An infant begins whimpering and moaning and then beings to cry very loudly and intensely. Which of the following is the infant most likely expressing? Anger Hunger Fear Pain (TCOs 2, 3, and 4) A child's ability to place round pegs in round holes requires which type of motor skills? Combination of gross and fine Locomotive Nonlocomotive
Explanation / Answer
14) The spinal cord develops before the arms.
This principle describes that development of the body occurs in an outward direction. The spinal cord develops before outer parts of the body, arms develop before hands, hands develop before fingers.
15) Toddlers might improve their vocabulary and social skills by watching high-quality television programs.
16) Anger. Anger is an powerful emotional response. It is an emotion that involves a strong uncomfortable and emotional response to a recognized irritation and hurt. It also occurs when a person feels their personal limitations are being or going to be violated.
