Essentials of Life Span Development 3rd Edition by John Santrock – Test Bank 2021

1. The Reggio Emilia approach is a(n):
2. nutrition program for young children.
3. educational program for young children.
4. program for training kindergarten and elementary school teachers.
5. parenting education program.
Answer: b
Difficulty Level: Easy
Blooms: Remember
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2. Her pediatrician has just told Sandra that her 4-year-old son, Manuel, has gained 6 pounds in the
last year. Sandra should:
3. be alarmed, because this is too much weight gain.
4. be concerned, because this is too little weight gain.
5. be positive and change Manuel’s diet.
6. be content that this is normal for Manuel’s age.
Answer: d
Difficulty Level: Medium
Blooms: Apply
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3. During early childhood, on average, girls are _____ than boys.
4. much lighter
5. more fair
6. slightly smaller
7. considerably taller