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D202 WGU Quiz Questions and Answers
How does motor development progress in infants Ans: 1. From
reflexive reaction to fine motor skills
2. From reflexive reactions to more advanced motor functioning.
Which physical development during the prenatal. Is marked by
development from the midline outward. Ans: Proximal distal
Which process describes the time and children's cognitive
development when different functions become localized primarily
on one side of the brain Ans: Lateralization
Which recessive genetic disorder, results, and progressive damage
to the cells, and a decrease in cognitive development Ans: Tay-
Sachs disease
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What is the ambivalent attachment style of an infant? Ans: The
child becomes distressed when their caregiver leaves, but resist,
soothing by their caregiver return
What are the two responses that infants show at birth in social
situations Ans: Attraction and withdraw
Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development occurs in early
childhood Ans: Initiative vs guilt
What is the appropriate way to support the mental health of
children experiencing gender dysphoria Ans: Allow them to
socially transition to the gender they identity as
Which theory that many gender stereotypes are so strong because
gender is emphasized so much in culture Ans: Developmental
intergroup theory
what is a social and behavioral norm that is generally considered
appropriate for a specific gender in a social setting or
interpersonal relationship, and can therefore vary by culture Ans:
Gender roles
Why is gender regarded as a social construct Ans: It is created by
cultural and societal norms
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D202 WGU Quiz Questions and Answers
How does motor development progress in infants Ans: 1. From
reflexive reaction to fine motor skills
2. From reflexive reactions to more advanced motor functioning.
Which physical development during the prenatal. Is marked by
development from the midline outward. Ans: Proximal distal
Which process describes the time and children's cognitive
development when different functions become localized primarily
on one side of the brain Ans: Lateralization
Which recessive genetic disorder, results, and progressive damage
to the cells, and a decrease in cognitive development Ans: Tay-
Sachs disease
© 2025 All rights reserved
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What is the ambivalent attachment style of an infant? Ans: The
child becomes distressed when their caregiver leaves, but resist,
soothing by their caregiver return
What are the two responses that infants show at birth in social
situations Ans: Attraction and withdraw
Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development occurs in early
childhood Ans: Initiative vs guilt
What is the appropriate way to support the mental health of
children experiencing gender dysphoria Ans: Allow them to
socially transition to the gender they identity as
Which theory that many gender stereotypes are so strong because
gender is emphasized so much in culture Ans: Developmental
intergroup theory
what is a social and behavioral norm that is generally considered
appropriate for a specific gender in a social setting or
interpersonal relationship, and can therefore vary by culture Ans:
Gender roles
Why is gender regarded as a social construct Ans: It is created by
cultural and societal norms
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