Question 1

Ashley has never heard of the Lamaze method. Which of the following would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no apparent impact on the birthing process. 
B)  It is associated with reduced pain during the delivery process. 
C)  It eliminates pain during the birthing process. 
D)  It is commonly used in Europe, but rarely in Canada. 
A)  It has no apparent impact on the birthing process. 
B)  It is associated with reduced pain during the delivery process. 
C)  It eliminates pain during the birthing process. 
D)  It is commonly used in Europe, but rarely in Canada. B

Question 2

Shaken baby syndrome is equally prevalent across cultural groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Babies placed in absolute darkness open their eyes wide and search around.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Do infant cries mean different things? Do adults respond to these differences? Explain your answers.

Accepted Answer

Infant cries can mean many things. For e

Question 5

What is the visual ability of newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newborns are nearsighted. 
B)  Newborns can see clearly up to six metres away. 
C)  Newborns are blind for the first few weeks of life. 
D)  Newborns have 20/20 vision, unless they are born with a vision disorder. 
A)  Newborns are nearsighted. 
B)  Newborns can see clearly up to six metres away. 
C)  Newborns are blind for the first few weeks of life. 
D)  Newborns have 20/20 vision, unless they are born with a vision disorder.

Question 6

What would you tell a friend about how long she might expect to experience the baby blues after she has given birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The symptoms should ease up by the end of the second week after delivery. 
B)  The symptoms generally last up to one year after delivery. 
C)  Most cases disappear after the first 48 hours. 
D)  She may experience baby blues for a week, but it is rare that they last longer than that. 
A)  The symptoms should ease up by the end of the second week after delivery. 
B)  The symptoms generally last up to one year after delivery. 
C)  Most cases disappear after the first 48 hours. 
D)  She may experience baby blues for a week, but it is rare that they last longer than that.

Question 7

Which statement characterizes the Lamaze method?

Accepted Answer

A)  It speeds up the delivery process. 
B)  It has no effect on fear and pain during the delivery process. 
C)  It involves breathing and relaxation exercises during delivery. 
D)  It increases the amount of time for delivery, but reduces trauma to the infant. 
A)  It speeds up the delivery process. 
B)  It has no effect on fear and pain during the delivery process. 
C)  It involves breathing and relaxation exercises during delivery. 
D)  It increases the amount of time for delivery, but reduces trauma to the infant.

Question 8

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with childhood schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

William James, a founder of modern psychology, wrote that the newborn must sense the world "as one great blooming, buzzing confusion."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the highest Apgar score?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  15 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  15

Question 11

Maternal depression is experienced around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What physical change does Shaken Baby Syndrome usually result in?

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal injuries 
B)  head trauma 
C)  bodily bruising 
D)  broken bones 
A)  spinal injuries 
B)  head trauma 
C)  bodily bruising 
D)  broken bones

Question 13

Baby Paul turns his head to one side, extends his arm and leg on that side, and flexes the limbs on the opposite side. What reflex has Baby Paul demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Babinski reflex 
B)  the palmar reflex 
C)  the tonic-neck reflex 
D)  the stepping reflex 
A)  the Babinski reflex 
B)  the palmar reflex 
C)  the tonic-neck reflex 
D)  the stepping reflex

Question 14

Why is it most important for newborns to sleep up to 16 hours per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  to allow the brain to develop 
B)  to give parents an opportunity to rest 
C)  to prevent the infant from becoming overstimulated 
D)  to allow hearing and vision to rest between stimulating encounters with the world 
A)  to allow the brain to develop 
B)  to give parents an opportunity to rest 
C)  to prevent the infant from becoming overstimulated 
D)  to allow hearing and vision to rest between stimulating encounters with the world

Question 15

What sounds are newborns most likely to respond to?

Accepted Answer

A)  sounds that are low in pitch 
B)  sounds that are repeated 
C)  sounds that are high in pitch 
D)  sounds that are sudden 
A)  sounds that are low in pitch 
B)  sounds that are repeated 
C)  sounds that are high in pitch 
D)  sounds that are sudden

Question 16

Alicia is studying infants and whether they have simple, unlearned, and stereotypical responses to certain types of stimulation. Which of the following is she mostly likely studying?

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexes 
B)  eating habits 
C)  heart and breathing rate 
D)  attachment 
A)  reflexes 
B)  eating habits 
C)  heart and breathing rate 
D)  attachment

Question 17

What has research found regarding the colour vision of infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Full-colour vision ability is present at birth. 
B)  Six-month-olds require large differences in colour stimuli to detect a difference. 
C)  Four-month-olds can see most colours of the spectrum. 
D)  Infants do not have colour vision until 1 year of age. 
A)  Full-colour vision ability is present at birth. 
B)  Six-month-olds require large differences in colour stimuli to detect a difference. 
C)  Four-month-olds can see most colours of the spectrum. 
D)  Infants do not have colour vision until 1 year of age.

Question 18

The Lamaze method has been shown to reduce fear and pain during childbirth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Newborns' sense of touch is important for developing attachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What can you suggest to a friend who is finding it challenging to soothe her crying baby?

Accepted Answer

A)  allow the infant to suck 
B)  put the infant to bed 
C)  feed the infant more solid food 
D)  sing in a high-pitched voice 
A)  allow the infant to suck 
B)  put the infant to bed 
C)  feed the infant more solid food 
D)  sing in a high-pitched voice

Ashley has never heard of the Lamaze method. Which of the following would you tell her?

Shaken baby syndrome is equally prevalent across cultural groups.

Babies placed in absolute darkness open their eyes wide and search around.

Do infant cries mean different things? Do adults respond to these differences? Explain your answers.

What is the visual ability of newborns?

What would you tell a friend about how long she might expect to experience the baby blues after she has given birth?

Which statement characterizes the Lamaze method?

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with childhood schizophrenia.

William James, a founder of modern psychology, wrote that the newborn must sense the world "as one great blooming, buzzing confusion."

What is the highest Apgar score?

Maternal depression is experienced around the world.

What physical change does Shaken Baby Syndrome usually result in?

Baby Paul turns his head to one side, extends his arm and leg on that side, and flexes the limbs on the opposite side. What reflex has Baby Paul demonstrated?

Why is it most important for newborns to sleep up to 16 hours per day?

What sounds are newborns most likely to respond to?

Alicia is studying infants and whether they have simple, unlearned, and stereotypical responses to certain types of stimulation. Which of the following is she mostly likely studying?

What has research found regarding the colour vision of infants?

The Lamaze method has been shown to reduce fear and pain during childbirth.

Newborns' sense of touch is important for developing attachment.

What can you suggest to a friend who is finding it challenging to soothe her crying baby?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity Prenatal Development

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 3: Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Ashley has never heard of the Lamaze method. Which of the following would you tell her?

Shaken baby syndrome is equally prevalent across cultural groups.

Babies placed in absolute darkness open their eyes wide and search around.

Do infant cries mean different things? Do adults respond to these differences? Explain your answers.

What is the visual ability of newborns?

What would you tell a friend about how long she might expect to experience the baby blues after she has given birth?

Which statement characterizes the Lamaze method?

Oxygen deprivation during delivery is associated with childhood schizophrenia.

William James, a founder of modern psychology, wrote that the newborn must sense the world "as one great blooming, buzzing confusion."

What is the highest Apgar score?

Maternal depression is experienced around the world.

What physical change does Shaken Baby Syndrome usually result in?

Baby Paul turns his head to one side, extends his arm and leg on that side, and flexes the limbs on the opposite side. What reflex has Baby Paul demonstrated?

Why is it most important for newborns to sleep up to 16 hours per day?

What sounds are newborns most likely to respond to?

Alicia is studying infants and whether they have simple, unlearned, and stereotypical responses to certain types of stimulation. Which of the following is she mostly likely studying?

What has research found regarding the colour vision of infants?

The Lamaze method has been shown to reduce fear and pain during childbirth.

Newborns' sense of touch is important for developing attachment.

What can you suggest to a friend who is finding it challenging to soothe her crying baby?

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity Prenatal Development

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes Final Chapter

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