LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT FINAL EXAM (ACTUAL GUIDE
WITH WELL DEFINED VERIFIED TERMS AND THEIR CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 2025/2026
IQ tests focus almost entirely on abilities that are useful at a. home
b. school
c. work
d. play - ANSWER-b
,According to the text, schools have adopted different approaches around
second language learning. These include all of the following except a. English
immersion
b. bilingual education
c. multilingual education
d. dual language learning - ANSWER-c
According to research, which type of second-language learning is most successful?
a. English-immersion approach
b. Bilingual education
c. Two-way (dual-language) learning
d. All of these - ANSWER-c
Disorders that interfere with specific aspects of school achievement are called a.
self-fulfilling prophecies
b. learning disabilities
c. developmental disabilities
d. learning deficiencies - ANSWER-b
The major contributor to self-esteem is a. self-denial
b. social support from parents, peers, and teachers
,c. coordination of personal social demands
d. physical appearance - ANSWER-b.
Erikson's developmental crisis of middle childhood (from about 6 to 12 years) is a.
trust versus mistrust
b. autonomy versus shame and doubt
c. industry versus inferiority
d. identity versus role confusion - ANSWER-c.
With regard to physical growth during middle childhood,
a. boys gain more weight each year than girls
b. girls gain more weight each year than boys
c. both boys and girls gain about the same amount of weight each year
d. boys and girls gain about the same
until the prepubescent growth spurt - ANSWER-d
During middle childhood, children need approximately how many calories a day?
a. 1,000
b. 1,500
c. 2,400
d. 3,200 - ANSWER-c
, Compared with early childhood, during middle childhood, sleep needs a.
increase
b. decline
c. stay the same
d. none of these - ANSWER-b
Tommy and Raul are rolling around on the ground in what looks like a wrestling
match, but both boys are laughing and having fun. The boys are engaged in a.
solitary play
b. parallel play
c. rough-and-tumble play
d. competitive play - ANSWER-c
What are some contributors to children being overweight?
a. eating out more often with increased calorie consumption
b. increased time in front of the television and computer
c. less activity and less engagement in sports and physical play
d. all of these - ANSWER-d
During middle childhood, ______ medical conditions are common and
______ medical conditions are rare. a. acute; chronic
WITH WELL DEFINED VERIFIED TERMS AND THEIR CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 2025/2026
IQ tests focus almost entirely on abilities that are useful at a. home
b. school
c. work
d. play - ANSWER-b
,According to the text, schools have adopted different approaches around
second language learning. These include all of the following except a. English
immersion
b. bilingual education
c. multilingual education
d. dual language learning - ANSWER-c
According to research, which type of second-language learning is most successful?
a. English-immersion approach
b. Bilingual education
c. Two-way (dual-language) learning
d. All of these - ANSWER-c
Disorders that interfere with specific aspects of school achievement are called a.
self-fulfilling prophecies
b. learning disabilities
c. developmental disabilities
d. learning deficiencies - ANSWER-b
The major contributor to self-esteem is a. self-denial
b. social support from parents, peers, and teachers
,c. coordination of personal social demands
d. physical appearance - ANSWER-b.
Erikson's developmental crisis of middle childhood (from about 6 to 12 years) is a.
trust versus mistrust
b. autonomy versus shame and doubt
c. industry versus inferiority
d. identity versus role confusion - ANSWER-c.
With regard to physical growth during middle childhood,
a. boys gain more weight each year than girls
b. girls gain more weight each year than boys
c. both boys and girls gain about the same amount of weight each year
d. boys and girls gain about the same
until the prepubescent growth spurt - ANSWER-d
During middle childhood, children need approximately how many calories a day?
a. 1,000
b. 1,500
c. 2,400
d. 3,200 - ANSWER-c
, Compared with early childhood, during middle childhood, sleep needs a.
increase
b. decline
c. stay the same
d. none of these - ANSWER-b
Tommy and Raul are rolling around on the ground in what looks like a wrestling
match, but both boys are laughing and having fun. The boys are engaged in a.
solitary play
b. parallel play
c. rough-and-tumble play
d. competitive play - ANSWER-c
What are some contributors to children being overweight?
a. eating out more often with increased calorie consumption
b. increased time in front of the television and computer
c. less activity and less engagement in sports and physical play
d. all of these - ANSWER-d
During middle childhood, ______ medical conditions are common and
______ medical conditions are rare. a. acute; chronic
