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(04.04 MC)Cece, a native Spanish speaker, was learning English as an adult. She found that she had difficulty writing sentences that made sense to others because of how she ordered the words. Which component of language was she likely struggling with?

(02.05 MC)Alex complains of chronic insomnia. He went to his physician for a wellness check and is healthy, yet he has difficulty falling asleep. What change is most likely to help him?

(04.01 MC)Elena is trying out for her high school basketball team. Several of the players were talking before practice about why they chose to play basketball and try out for the team. Elena shared that growing up her parents frequently took her to basketball games, and they watched most televised games at home. Which of the following themes best explains her choice?

(04.02 MC)A researcher is studying the development of language in children. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of critical periods for language development?

(02.01 MC)Which of the following questions is related to the nature versus nurture debate?

(04.02 LC)If Maxwell is interested in testing his newborn’s rooting reflex, which of the following actions should he take?

(04.05 LC)Dr. Nguyen is researching how changes in local policies and community resources affect children’s development. She is interested in how these external factors influence the children’s immediate environments. Which system from the ecological systems theory is Dr. Nguyen focusing on?

(04.02 MC)Megan is about to turn 50. What can she expect during this time in terms of physical development?

(04.03 MC)Simone has been competing as a gymnast for 20 years. When a new skill was proposed by her coach, she felt confident in her ability to learn and perform the skill. By using her current skill set and accepting the coaching of others, she can master the new skill with ease. Which concept is reflected in this scenario?

(04.02 LC)Study the chart. Then answer the question that follows. Group A Group B Development of genitaliaIncreased production of estrogen and testosterone Growth of body hairChanges in the voiceIncrease in height Using the chart above, what is being described in Group A?