Author Question: Developmental testing has identified a potential problem in which of the following children? 1. ... (Read 25 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Developmental testing has identified a potential problem in which of the following children?

1. Brittany, a 6-month-old who rolls over, sits with support, and is wary of strangers but cannot yet stand
2. Carla, a 13-month-old who can walk and clap her hands and weighs 22 pounds (birth weight 7 pounds, 4 ounces)
3. Daniel, an 11-month-old who can crawl and hold his own bottle but has yet to take his first steps
4. Elisa, a 14-month-old who can walk and feed herself crackers and apple slices but has not said any recognizable words

Question 2

Which of the following youths would be most at risk for becoming a victim of violence?

1. Carlos, a 15-year-old Hispanic who lives with his parents and siblings in a lower-middle class neighborhood. He works every afternoon at a local grocery store.
2. Debra, a 16-year-old Caucasian who lives with her mother and younger sister in a low-income apartment. She just discovered she was pregnant by her 18-year-old boyfriend who is a high-school dropout.
3. Eric, a 15-year-old African-American who lives with his mother and little sister in an inner-city housing project. He recently had his first experience with crack, encouraged by his best friend, who is a member of a gang.
4. Fiona, a 16-year-old African-American who lives with her parents and siblings in an upper-middle class neighborhood in a small city. She participates in school athletics.