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1.
Which of the following intellectual milestones is most closely associated with the adolescent stage of human growth and development?
  1. Becoming interested in abstract ideas and the process of thinking itself.
  2. Operational thinking that allows one to mentally combine, order, and transform objects and actions.
  3. Learning to take intentions into account in judging the behaviors of others.
  4. Representing reality to oneself through the use of symbols, gestures, and mental images.
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2.
Which of the following best describes the usual progression of physical growth in infants and toddlers?

  1. Physical growth occurs first in the lower body and proceeds upward to the torso and head.
  2. Physical growth occurs in all major regions of the body simultaneously at about the same rate.
  3. Physical growth occurs first in the head and proceeds downward to the trunk and outward toward the extremities.
  4. Physical growth occurs variably in individuals with no typical starting point or progression of growth.
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3.
Maximum physical strength for both males and females is generally achieved after age 20 because this is typically the time in which:
  1. Metabolic rate is slowest.
  2. Cellular metabolism of free radicals is greatest.
  3. Muscular cross-sectional areas are largest.
  4. Myelination of the spinal cord is completed.
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4.
In general, heredity plays the largest role in influencing which area of personal growth and development?
  1. Body type and composition.
  2. Susceptibility to stress-related illnesses.
  3. Degree of strength and flexibility that can be achieved with fitness training.
  4. Quality of relationships with friends, teachers, and classmates.
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5.
Which of the following is a recommended nutritional practice to promote optimal growth and development in young children?
  1. Including foods that contain more fats than protein in daily meals to promote increased energy stores.
  2. Consuming three moderately large meals and avoiding or limiting snacks and treats to promote desirable eating patterns.
  3. Including foods that contain more fiber than fat in daily meals to promote healthy digestive functions.
  4. Consuming several small meals and snacks of mixed carbohydrates, proteins, and fats each day to promote variety in eating.
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