Question 1

What is the term applied to studying the effects of heredity on psychological characteristics and behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) gene sequence 
B) mapping 
C) behavioural genetics 
D) human genome 
A) gene sequence 
B) mapping 
C) behavioural genetics 
D) human genome

Question 2

An incision that is sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass is called

Accepted Answer

A) Braxton-Hicks. 
B) cervix. 
C) episiotomy. 
D) false labour. 
A) Braxton-Hicks. 
B) cervix. 
C) episiotomy. 
D) false labour.

Question 3

What is the name of the rod-shaped portions of DNA that are organized in 23 pairs?

Accepted Answer

A) genes 
B) gametes 
C) chromosomes 
D) ovum 
A) genes 
B) gametes 
C) chromosomes 
D) ovum

Question 4

When the uterine contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes and last about 30 seconds, this is considered the ________ stage of labour.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 5

In the mid-1800s, the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel produced a series of simple experiments of cross-pollination of pea plants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would be considered a concern for 6-year-old preterm children compared to children born full term?

Accepted Answer

A) Further hospitalization(s) 
B) Learning disabilities 
C) Impaired immune function 
D) Sensory impairment 
A) Further hospitalization(s) 
B) Learning disabilities 
C) Impaired immune function 
D) Sensory impairment

Question 7

Developmental researchers failed to find supporting evidence that bonding within the first few hours after birth is essential for a lasting responsive relationship between mother and child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called

Accepted Answer

A) division. 
B) meiosis. 
C) mitosis. 
D) genetic instruction. 
A) division. 
B) meiosis. 
C) mitosis. 
D) genetic instruction.

Question 9

Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a person seeks to be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner, and generally to be sociable?

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism 
B) gregariousness 
C) social potency 
D) extroversion 
A) neuroticism 
B) gregariousness 
C) social potency 
D) extroversion

Question 10

What is the more invasive prenatal test that can be employed if blood tests and ultrasound have identified a potential problem, or if there is a family history of inherited disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) sonogram 
B) chorionic villus sampling (CVS) 
C) ultrasound sonography 
D) first-trimester screen 
A) sonogram 
B) chorionic villus sampling (CVS) 
C) ultrasound sonography 
D) first-trimester screen

Question 11

The ________ stage of birth is the quickest and easiest, and it takes only a few minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) episiotomy 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) episiotomy

Question 12

Which of the following is a side effect of administering anaesthetics to the mother during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A) The flow of oxygen to the baby may be temporarily depressed 
B) Faster labour 
C) A higher level of physiological activity in the newborn 
D) The baby may cry less after birth 
A) The flow of oxygen to the baby may be temporarily depressed 
B) Faster labour 
C) A higher level of physiological activity in the newborn 
D) The baby may cry less after birth

Question 13

Chromosomes, rod-shaped portions of DNA, are organized in ____ pairs.

Accepted Answer

A) 52 
B) 23 
C) 46 
D) 54 
A) 52 
B) 23 
C) 46 
D) 54

Question 14

When the protein called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) reaches a high enough concentration, the mother's uterus begins periodic contractions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that runs in families with some families showing an unusually higher incidence than other families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the third stage of labour, the umbilical cord and the placenta are expelled from the mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rates of circumcision in Canada vary, from a low of 6.8% in ___________ to a high of 44.3% in ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) British Columbia; Ontario 
B) Nova Scotia; Alberta 
C) Quebec; Saskatchewan 
D) Manitoba; New Brunswick 
A) British Columbia; Ontario 
B) Nova Scotia; Alberta 
C) Quebec; Saskatchewan 
D) Manitoba; New Brunswick

Question 18

A newborn baby scores of 6 on the Apgar scale.This indicates that the baby

Accepted Answer

A) is normal and healthy. 
B) requires help to start breathing. 
C) needs immediate, life-saving intervention. 
D) is premature. 
A) is normal and healthy. 
B) requires help to start breathing. 
C) needs immediate, life-saving intervention. 
D) is premature.

Question 19

Scientists have discovered that carrying the sickle-cell gene raises immunity to _______, which is a common disease in West Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) hemophilia 
B) blood pressure 
C) malaria 
D) anemia 
A) hemophilia 
B) blood pressure 
C) malaria 
D) anemia

Question 20

Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) are forms of what type of procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) artificial insemination 
B) in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
C) miscarriage 
D) infertility 
A) artificial insemination 
B) in vitro fertilization (IVF) 
C) miscarriage 
D) infertility

What is the term applied to studying the effects of heredity on psychological characteristics and behaviour?

An incision that is sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass is called

What is the name of the rod-shaped portions of DNA that are organized in 23 pairs?

When the uterine contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes and last about 30 seconds, this is considered the ________ stage of labour.

In the mid-1800s, the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel produced a series of simple experiments of cross-pollination of pea plants.

Which of the following would be considered a concern for 6-year-old preterm children compared to children born full term?

Developmental researchers failed to find supporting evidence that bonding within the first few hours after birth is essential for a lasting responsive relationship between mother and child.

When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called

Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a person seeks to be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner, and generally to be sociable?

What is the more invasive prenatal test that can be employed if blood tests and ultrasound have identified a potential problem, or if there is a family history of inherited disorders?

The ________ stage of birth is the quickest and easiest, and it takes only a few minutes.

Which of the following is a side effect of administering anaesthetics to the mother during childbirth?

Chromosomes, rod-shaped portions of DNA, are organized in ____ pairs.

When the protein called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) reaches a high enough concentration, the mother's uterus begins periodic contractions.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that runs in families with some families showing an unusually higher incidence than other families.

In the third stage of labour, the umbilical cord and the placenta are expelled from the mother.

Rates of circumcision in Canada vary, from a low of 6.8% in _ to a high of 44.3% in _.

A newborn baby scores of 6 on the Apgar scale.This indicates that the baby

Scientists have discovered that carrying the sickle-cell gene raises immunity to _______, which is a common disease in West Africa.

Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) are forms of what type of procedure?

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What is the term applied to studying the effects of heredity on psychological characteristics and behaviour?

An incision that is sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass is called

What is the name of the rod-shaped portions of DNA that are organized in 23 pairs?

When the uterine contractions occur around every 8 to 10 minutes and last about 30 seconds, this is considered the ________ stage of labour.

In the mid-1800s, the Austrian monk Gregor Mendel produced a series of simple experiments of cross-pollination of pea plants.

Which of the following would be considered a concern for 6-year-old preterm children compared to children born full term?

Developmental researchers failed to find supporting evidence that bonding within the first few hours after birth is essential for a lasting responsive relationship between mother and child.

When gametes are formed in the human body, this is called

Which "Big Five" personality trait refers to the degree to which a person seeks to be with others, to behave in an outgoing manner, and generally to be sociable?

What is the more invasive prenatal test that can be employed if blood tests and ultrasound have identified a potential problem, or if there is a family history of inherited disorders?

The ________ stage of birth is the quickest and easiest, and it takes only a few minutes.

Which of the following is a side effect of administering anaesthetics to the mother during childbirth?

Chromosomes, rod-shaped portions of DNA, are organized in ____ pairs.

When the protein called corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) reaches a high enough concentration, the mother's uterus begins periodic contractions.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that runs in families with some families showing an unusually higher incidence than other families.

In the third stage of labour, the umbilical cord and the placenta are expelled from the mother.

Rates of circumcision in Canada vary, from a low of 6.8% in ___________ to a high of 44.3% in ___________.

A newborn baby scores of 6 on the Apgar scale.This indicates that the baby

Scientists have discovered that carrying the sickle-cell gene raises immunity to _______, which is a common disease in West Africa.

Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) are forms of what type of procedure?

An Introduction to Lifespan Development

Infancy

The Early Childhood and Preschool Years

Middle Childhood

Adolescence

Early Adulthood

Middle Adulthood

Late Adulthood

Death and Dying

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Rates of circumcision in Canada vary, from a low of 6.8% in _ to a high of 44.3% in _.