PSYC 140 Module 3 | Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning

PSYC 140 Module 3 | Developmental (Lifespan)
Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning
These are original practice questions written for study. They are not official
PSYC 140, Portage Learning, or university exam questions and are not copied
from any copyrighted question bank. They cover common PSYC 140 Module 3 |
Developmental Psychology topics: early childhood physical, cognitive,
language, and socioemotional development.


Question 1:
Which age range best defines early childhood?
A. Birth to 2 years
B. 2 to 6 years
C. 6 to 11 years
D. 11 to 18 years

Correct answer: B
Rationale: Early childhood is commonly defined as ages 2–6, often called the
preschool years.


Question 2:
During early childhood, body growth is characterized by:
A. Slower growth than infancy but steady increases
B. More rapid growth than infancy
C. No growth
D. Only brain growth

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Growth slows compared with infancy but continues steadily.


Question 3:
By age 6, the average child weighs approximately:
A. 20 pounds
B. 30 pounds

,C. 45 pounds D. 60 pounds

Correct answer: C
Rationale: Average weight at age 6 is about 45 pounds.


Question 4:
By age 6, the average child is approximately how tall?
A. 2 feet
B. 3 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 5 feet

Correct answer: B
Rationale: Average height at age 6 is about 3 feet.


Question 5:
Which body proportion changes most noticeably in early childhood?
A. Head becomes proportionally smaller
B. Head becomes proportionally larger
C. Legs shorten
D. Arms shorten

Correct answer: A
Rationale: The head becomes proportionally smaller as the body lengthens.


Question 6:
Myelination in early childhood improves:
A. Speed of neural transmission
B. Digestion
C. Bone density
D. Vision only

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Myelination increases the speed and efficiency of neural impulses.

,Question 7:
The prefrontal cortex development in early childhood supports:
A. Impulse control and planning
B. Reflexes only
C. Hearing only
D. Digestion
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The prefrontal cortex is involved in executive functions like planning
and selfcontrol.


Question 8:
Which gross motor skill typically develops first in early childhood?
A. Hopping on one foot
B. Riding a bicycle
C. Skipping rope
D. Playing soccer

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Hopping on one foot typically develops before more complex skills.


Question 9:
Which fine motor skill is typical for a 3-year-old?
A. Drawing a circle
B. Writing full sentences
C. Tying shoelaces
D. Using chopsticks

Correct answer: A
Rationale: A 3-year-old can usually draw a circle.


Question 10:
Which fine motor skill is typical for a 5-year-old?
A. Drawing a person with several body parts

, B. Only scribbling
C. Writing paragraphs
D. Using a knife and fork perfectly

Correct answer: A
Rationale: A 5-year-old can draw recognizable people with multiple body parts.


Question 11:
Handedness is usually established by:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years

Correct answer: B
Rationale: Hand preference typically becomes clear by age 3.


Question 12:
Which sleep issue is common in early childhood?
A. Nightmares and night terrors
B. Insomnia only
C. Sleep apnea only
D. Narcolepsy

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Nightmares and night terrors are common in preschoolers.


Question 13:
Night terrors differ from nightmares because night terrors:
A. Occur during deep sleep and are not remembered
B. Occur during REM and are remembered
C. Are always pleasant
D. Only occur in adults