The right hemisphere of the brain becomes more specialized during the preschool years in all
of the following areas EXCEPT _____. Correct Answer-logical thinking and verbal resoning
Foods high in __________ are particularly important for preschoolers because they help
children avoid developing anemia. Correct Answer-iron
In 1999, _____ of children were toilet trained by 18 months of age. Correct Answer-25%
Regarding gross motor skills, the average four-year-old should be able to _________.
Correct Answer-jump a length of 24-33 inches
By the end of the preschool period, this part of the brain has grown significantly; it develops
as many as 800 million individual fibers that help coordinate brain functioning between the
two hemispheres. Correct Answer-corpus callosum
Many _____ have language centered in the right hemisphere of the brain or have no specific
language center. Correct Answer-left-handed or ambidextrous individuals
, Exam-HDFS 210 Ch 4 Test Questions with Solutions
______ is a concern for a child that has been exposed to lead paint. Correct Answer-lower
intelligence
What is the median weight for a 6-year-old boy? Correct Answer-45 lbs
Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill? Correct Answer-holding a pencil
Malcolm has recently developed the ability to hold and manipulate a thin pencil properly. He
is probably _____ years old. Correct Answer-5
The myelination of the _________, associated with memory, is completed during the
preschool years. Correct Answer-hippocampus
Which of the following statements about being left-handed is supported by your text?
Correct Answer-more boys than girls are left-handed
The myelination of the _________, associated with attention and concentration, is completed
by the time children are about 5 years old. Correct Answer-reticular formation