Changes in physiology, anatomy, and physical functioning that develop a person into a mature adult biologically are called, collectively, __________.

Which of the following are cited in the textbook as factors that contribute to the quality of preschool?

By the end of puberty, boys and girls __________.

During early childhood, children’s play becomes __________.

Adolescents whose parents and friends have high expectations for educational achievement tend to __________.

Your 17-year-old son didn’t start showing signs of puberty until recently and still looks like he is 14 years old. What challenges do you face as a parent of a late-maturing male?

Asynchronicity in growth explains why some adolescents have a “gangly” look, as __________ are the first to hit the growth spurt.

The median population IQ is __________.

Social comparisons reflect advances in the cognitive ability of __________; children in middle childhood learn to __________ themselves more accurately in abilities relative to other children.

What are the three regions of the brain?