Test Bank For Childhood Voyages in Development 5th Edition by Spencer A. Rathus
Chapter 1—History, Theories, and Methods
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- How do we define “child?”
| a. | A person undergoing development from infancy to puberty |
| b. | A person undergoing development during the first three years of life |
| c. | There is no agreement on how to define “child” |
| d. | The period of development prior to the development of complex speech |
ANS: A REF: What Is Child Development? OBJ: 1 DIF: Factual
- How is the definition of “child” different from that of “infant?”
| a. | Infancy is defined as the first two years of life, whereas childhood lasts from birth until puberty |
| b. | Infancy lasts until age 2, whereas childhood lasts until age 5 |
| c. | Infancy is defined by a lack of complex speech, whereas childhood is defined as the presence of complex speech |
| d. | The definition of child and infant are the same |
ANS: A REF: What Is Child Development? OBJ: 1
DIF: Conceptual
- The term “infancy” is derived from Latin roots meaning
| a. | not walking. |
| b. | not speaking. |
| c. | not eating solid foods. |
| d. | a child younger than age 3. |
ANS: B REF: What Is Child Development? OBJ: 1 DIF: Factual
- Dillon is in the period known as “early” childhood. His membership in this group is determined by his
| a. | ability to communicate with others. |
| b. | age. |
| c. | level of social skill. |
| d. | height and weight. |
ANS: B REF: What Is Child Development? OBJ: 1 DIF: Factual
- Whereas early childhood includes the ages from 2 to 5 years, middle childhood can best be defined as the
| a. | blank slate period. |
| b. | years from 6 to 12. |
| c. | years from 6 to 9. |
| d. | time of greatest gains in height and weight. |
ANS: B REF: What Is Child Development? OBJ: 1 DIF: Factual
- The period of middle childhood is generally defined as the years from 6 to 12. In Western societies, the beginning of this period is usually marked by
| a. | a child’s entry into preschool. |
| b. | a child’s entry into first grade. |
| c. | the development of mixed-sex friendship groups. |
| d. | a well-defined sense of self-concept. |
ANS: B REF: What Is Child Development? OBJ: 1 DIF: Factual
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