Childhood And Adolescence Voyages In Development 6th Edition By Spencer – Test Bank

True / False
1. Individual differences in height and weight are more marked in middle childhood than they are in early childhood.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 11.1 Growth Patterns
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.1 – Identify the differences in physical growth between boys and
girls.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
2. Myelination of axons in the brain stops during middle childhood.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 11.1 Growth Patterns
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.1 – Identify the differences in physical growth between boys and
girls.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
3. The incidence of myopia tends to increase into young adulthood.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 11.1 Growth Patterns
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.1 – Identify the differences in physical growth between boys and
girls.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
4. Overweight adolescents are more likely to be depressed and anxious than their normal weight peers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 11.2 Overweight Children
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.2 – Discuss the role of genetic factors in obesity.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

5. The body weights of identical twins vary greatly depending upon whether they were reared together or apart.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 11.2 Overweight Children
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.2 – Discuss the role of genetic factors in obesity.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
6. Children who are heavy TV viewers are less physically active overall.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 11.2 Overweight Children
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.3 – Outline the key environmental factors associated with obesity.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
7. Six- to 12-year-olds are more likely than younger children to come down with ear infections.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 11.3 Childhood Asthma
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.6 – Describe levels of fitness and gender differences in motor
activities in middle childhood.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
8. It is not possible to outgrow asthma.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 11.3 Childhood Asthma
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.5 – Discuss the causes and treatment of childhood asthma.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
9. Self-perception of competence in sports predicts participation in sports.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 11.4 Motor Development
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.6 – Describe levels of fitness and gender differences in motor
activities in middle childhood.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

10. ADHD is one of the most common causes of childhood referrals to mental health clinics.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 11.5 Disorders that Affect Learning
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: VOYG.RATH.17.11.7 – Discuss the factors, behaviors, and treatments that are
associated with the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand