Question 1

Cigarette smoking is implicated in _____ percent of all low-birthweight births worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25

Question 2

_____ are units of instructions for cells located on chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are units of instructions for cells...

Question 3

Fathers do not seem to have any impact on birth outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eyeballs change shape at typical stages of development, including puberty and middle adulthood. This makes it more likely that _____ will increase at puberty, and _____ will decrease during middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  nearsightedness; farsightedness 
B)  farsightedness; nearsightedness 
C)  nearsightedness; nearsightedness 
D)  farsightedness; farsightedness 
A)  nearsightedness; farsightedness 
B)  farsightedness; nearsightedness 
C)  nearsightedness; nearsightedness 
D)  farsightedness; farsightedness

Question 5

Define reflexes. Describe the three kinds of reflexes that are necessary for newborn survival and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Reflexes are unlearned actions that are

Question 6

It is the mother's ovum that determines whether the developing baby will become a boy or a girl.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Apgar scale measures color, heart rate, cry, muscle tone, and breathing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The nations of sub-Sahara Africa have low rates of low birthweight babies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe at least two of the surprises revealed upon the completion of the Human Genome Project.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should highlight s

Question 10

Genes affect disorders such as alcoholism and nearsightedness, but research indicates that the environment plays a role as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Timur and Juan are playing basketball. Timur shoots the ball and Juan blocks the shot. Timur says, "Wow, I didn't realize how tall you were until you did that!" Timur's comment refers to Juan's:

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotype. 
B)  allele. 
C)  genotype. 
D)  gamete. 
A)  phenotype. 
B)  allele. 
C)  genotype. 
D)  gamete.

Question 12

When talking about genes, what is meant by a "dominant-recessive pattern"?

Accepted Answer

A dominant-recessive pattern o

Question 13

The age at which a fetus may survive if born is known as the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The age at which a fetus may...

Question 14

The first days and weeks after conception (the germinal and embryonic periods) are _____ for body formation, but the entire fetal period is a _____ period for brain development.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitive; sensitive 
B)  critical; critical 
C)  sensitive; critical 
D)  critical; sensitive 
A)  sensitive; sensitive 
B)  critical; critical 
C)  sensitive; critical 
D)  critical; sensitive

Question 15

Parents of newborn Renata are amazed at their daughter's responsiveness and reflexes when a professional administers the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. 
B)  Apgar scale. 
C)  Child Behavioral Checklist. 
D)  Strange Situation. 
A)  Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. 
B)  Apgar scale. 
C)  Child Behavioral Checklist. 
D)  Strange Situation.

Question 16

Explain how the sex of an infant is determined and which parent is responsible for gender.

Accepted Answer

Sex is determined by the 23rd set of chr

Question 17

Research indicates that alcoholism may be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  just nature. 
B)  just nurture. 
C)  a combination of nature and nurture. 
D)  poor moral character. 
A)  just nature. 
B)  just nurture. 
C)  a combination of nature and nurture. 
D)  poor moral character.

Question 18

A(n) _____ uses sound waves to generate an image of a fetus in utero.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ uses sound waves to generate...

Question 19

Each individual inherits 23 chromosomes from their mother and 23 chromosomes from their father. In addition, epigenetic effects create an individual's appearance and behavior to create a:

Accepted Answer

A)  phenotype. 
B)  allele. 
C)  genotype. 
D)  gamete. 
A)  phenotype. 
B)  allele. 
C)  genotype. 
D)  gamete.

Question 20

Adults who were low-birthweight babies have higher rates of:

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes. 
B)  malnutrition. 
C)  normal-range weight. 
D)  obesity. 
A)  diabetes. 
B)  malnutrition. 
C)  normal-range weight. 
D)  obesity.

Cigarette smoking is implicated in _____ percent of all low-birthweight births worldwide.

_____ are units of instructions for cells located on chromosomes.

Fathers do not seem to have any impact on birth outcomes.

Eyeballs change shape at typical stages of development, including puberty and middle adulthood. This makes it more likely that _ will increase at puberty, and _ will decrease during middle adulthood.

Define reflexes. Describe the three kinds of reflexes that are necessary for newborn survival and give an example of each.

It is the mother's ovum that determines whether the developing baby will become a boy or a girl.

The Apgar scale measures color, heart rate, cry, muscle tone, and breathing.

The nations of sub-Sahara Africa have low rates of low birthweight babies.

Describe at least two of the surprises revealed upon the completion of the Human Genome Project.

Genes affect disorders such as alcoholism and nearsightedness, but research indicates that the environment plays a role as well.

Timur and Juan are playing basketball. Timur shoots the ball and Juan blocks the shot. Timur says, "Wow, I didn't realize how tall you were until you did that!" Timur's comment refers to Juan's:

When talking about genes, what is meant by a "dominant-recessive pattern"?

The age at which a fetus may survive if born is known as the _____.

The first days and weeks after conception (the germinal and embryonic periods) are _ for body formation, but the entire fetal period is a _ period for brain development.

Parents of newborn Renata are amazed at their daughter's responsiveness and reflexes when a professional administers the:

Explain how the sex of an infant is determined and which parent is responsible for gender.

Research indicates that alcoholism may be caused by:

A(n) _____ uses sound waves to generate an image of a fetus in utero.

Each individual inherits 23 chromosomes from their mother and 23 chromosomes from their father. In addition, epigenetic effects create an individual's appearance and behavior to create a:

Adults who were low-birthweight babies have higher rates of:

The Science of Development

The First Two Years: Body and Mind

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Body and Mind

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Body and Mind

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Body and Mind

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood: Body, Mind, and Social World

Adulthood: Body and Mind

Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Epilogue: Death and Dying

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Exam 2: From Conception to Birth

Cigarette smoking is implicated in _____ percent of all low-birthweight births worldwide.

_____ are units of instructions for cells located on chromosomes.

Fathers do not seem to have any impact on birth outcomes.

Eyeballs change shape at typical stages of development, including puberty and middle adulthood. This makes it more likely that _____ will increase at puberty, and _____ will decrease during middle adulthood.

Define reflexes. Describe the three kinds of reflexes that are necessary for newborn survival and give an example of each.

It is the mother's ovum that determines whether the developing baby will become a boy or a girl.

The Apgar scale measures color, heart rate, cry, muscle tone, and breathing.

The nations of sub-Sahara Africa have low rates of low birthweight babies.

Describe at least two of the surprises revealed upon the completion of the Human Genome Project.

Genes affect disorders such as alcoholism and nearsightedness, but research indicates that the environment plays a role as well.

Timur and Juan are playing basketball. Timur shoots the ball and Juan blocks the shot. Timur says, "Wow, I didn't realize how tall you were until you did that!" Timur's comment refers to Juan's:

When talking about genes, what is meant by a "dominant-recessive pattern"?

The age at which a fetus may survive if born is known as the _____.

The first days and weeks after conception (the germinal and embryonic periods) are _____ for body formation, but the entire fetal period is a _____ period for brain development.

Parents of newborn Renata are amazed at their daughter's responsiveness and reflexes when a professional administers the:

Explain how the sex of an infant is determined and which parent is responsible for gender.

Research indicates that alcoholism may be caused by:

A(n) _____ uses sound waves to generate an image of a fetus in utero.

Each individual inherits 23 chromosomes from their mother and 23 chromosomes from their father. In addition, epigenetic effects create an individual's appearance and behavior to create a:

Adults who were low-birthweight babies have higher rates of:

The Science of Development

The First Two Years: Body and Mind

The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

Early Childhood: Body and Mind

Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Middle Childhood: Body and Mind

Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development

Adolescence: Body and Mind

Adolescence: Psychosocial Development

Emerging Adulthood: Body, Mind, and Social World

Adulthood: Body and Mind

Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Late Adulthood: Body and Mind

Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

Epilogue: Death and Dying

Filters

Eyeballs change shape at typical stages of development, including puberty and middle adulthood. This makes it more likely that _ will increase at puberty, and _ will decrease during middle adulthood.

The first days and weeks after conception (the germinal and embryonic periods) are _ for body formation, but the entire fetal period is a _ period for brain development.