Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about research on memory impairments in infants of diabetic mothers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal iron depletion interferes with the cerebral cortex, causing long-term learning and academic problems in children of diabetic mothers. 
B)  Damage to the hippocampus is not linked to long-term learning and academic problems in children of diabetic mothers. 
C)  Diabetes-linked prenatal brain damage is linked to short-term memory impairments that can often be reversed with medication. 
D)  As a result of iron depletion in critical brain areas, a diabetic pregnancy places the fetus at risk for lasting memory deficits. 
A)  Prenatal iron depletion interferes with the cerebral cortex, causing long-term learning and academic problems in children of diabetic mothers. 
B)  Damage to the hippocampus is not linked to long-term learning and academic problems in children of diabetic mothers. 
C)  Diabetes-linked prenatal brain damage is linked to short-term memory impairments that can often be reversed with medication. 
D)  As a result of iron depletion in critical brain areas, a diabetic pregnancy places the fetus at risk for lasting memory deficits.

Question 2

During the third trimester,

Accepted Answer

A)  the fetus spends the majority of the day awake. 
B)  painkillers should be used during any surgical procedures performed on a fetus. 
C)  fetuses can hear bodily noises but not noises that occur outside of the womb. 
D)  higher fetal activity is linked with abnormal neurological development. 
A)  the fetus spends the majority of the day awake. 
B)  painkillers should be used during any surgical procedures performed on a fetus. 
C)  fetuses can hear bodily noises but not noises that occur outside of the womb. 
D)  higher fetal activity is linked with abnormal neurological development.

Question 3

Nearly 30 percent of adolescent mothers

Accepted Answer

A)  receive inadequate prenatal care. 
B)  give birth at home. 
C)  give up their babies for adoption. 
D)  develop preclampsia in the third trimester. 
A)  receive inadequate prenatal care. 
B)  give birth at home. 
C)  give up their babies for adoption. 
D)  develop preclampsia in the third trimester.

Question 4

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

Accepted Answer

A)  teenagers' reproductive organs are not yet mature enough to support a pregnancy. 
B)  teenagers are not yet physically ready to give birth. 
C)  many pregnant teenagers do not receive adequate prenatal care. 
D)  teenagers are exposed to more teratogens than other pregnant mothers. 
A)  teenagers' reproductive organs are not yet mature enough to support a pregnancy. 
B)  teenagers are not yet physically ready to give birth. 
C)  many pregnant teenagers do not receive adequate prenatal care. 
D)  teenagers are exposed to more teratogens than other pregnant mothers.

Question 5

When Americans are asked about their desire to have children, what are the most frequent advantages and disadvantages they list?

Accepted Answer

Although some ethnic and regional differ

Question 6

Sara's doctor is looking inside her uterus using fetoscopy. Her 22-week-old fetus may react by

Accepted Answer

A)  grabbing at the light. 
B)  holding its toes. 
C)  shielding its eyes. 
D)  kicking its legs. 
A)  grabbing at the light. 
B)  holding its toes. 
C)  shielding its eyes. 
D)  kicking its legs.

Question 7

The effects of teratogens

Accepted Answer

A)  may not show up for decades. 
B)  rarely go beyond physical damage. 
C)  are always immediate. 
D)  are always obvious. 
A)  may not show up for decades. 
B)  rarely go beyond physical damage. 
C)  are always immediate. 
D)  are always obvious.

Question 8

The relationship between social support, positive pregnancy outcomes, and subsequent child development is

Accepted Answer

A)  strongest for affluent women. 
B)  moderate for minority women. 
C)  particularly strong for low-income women. 
D)  strongest for middle-income women. 
A)  strongest for affluent women. 
B)  moderate for minority women. 
C)  particularly strong for low-income women. 
D)  strongest for middle-income women.

Question 9

Between the seventh and the ninth days after fertilization, _________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  the period of the embryo 
B)  the period of the fetus 
C)  implantation 
D)  cell duplication 
A)  the period of the embryo 
B)  the period of the fetus 
C)  implantation 
D)  cell duplication

Question 10

Jenna's physical growth is slow. She has short eyelid openings, a thin upper lip, a flattened philtrum, and brain injury. Jenna's mother probably _______ during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  drank heavily 
B)  smoked cigarettes 
C)  used cocaine 
D)  used methadone 
A)  drank heavily 
B)  smoked cigarettes 
C)  used cocaine 
D)  used methadone

Question 11

Carmen is prematurely delivering her baby at 28 weeks. The baby will probably

Accepted Answer

A)  not survive. 
B)  need oxygen assistance to breathe. 
C)  experience intense pain. 
D)  spend the next few weeks with no periods of alertness. 
A)  not survive. 
B)  need oxygen assistance to breathe. 
C)  experience intense pain. 
D)  spend the next few weeks with no periods of alertness.

Question 12

Matthew was prenatally exposed to alcohol. His physical growth is typical and he has no facial abnormalities. However, he has impaired motor coordination, attention span, and memory. Matthew was probably born with

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
B)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. 
C)  partial fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D)  a genetic disorder. 
A)  fetal alcohol syndrome. 
B)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. 
C)  partial fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D)  a genetic disorder.

Question 13

The greatest damage from rubella occurs when it strikes pregnant mothers during the

Accepted Answer

A)  zygotic period. 
B)  embryonic period. 
C)  second trimester. 
D)  third trimester. 
A)  zygotic period. 
B)  embryonic period. 
C)  second trimester. 
D)  third trimester.

Question 14

From the twentieth week until birth,

Accepted Answer

A)  brain weight increases tenfold. 
B)  glial cells decrease at a rapid rate. 
C)  the fetus is viable. 
D)  brain growth slows. 
A)  brain weight increases tenfold. 
B)  glial cells decrease at a rapid rate. 
C)  the fetus is viable. 
D)  brain growth slows.

Question 15

Kali's face, hands, and feet began to swell in the second half of her pregnancy. Kali's doctor began to monitor her blood pressure. The doctor was probably concerned about

Accepted Answer

A)  toxoplasmosis. 
B)  maternal diabetes. 
C)  Rh incompatibility. 
D)  preeclampsia. 
A)  toxoplasmosis. 
B)  maternal diabetes. 
C)  Rh incompatibility. 
D)  preeclampsia.

Question 16

Marzanne is pregnant and wonders how much weight she should gain. Her doctor will probably recommend that she gain _______ to _______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  10; 15 
B)  20; 25 
C)  25; 30 
D)  30; 35 
A)  10; 15 
B)  20; 25 
C)  25; 30 
D)  30; 35

Question 17

The most rapid prenatal changes take place during the

Accepted Answer

A)  period of the zygote. 
B)  period of the fetus. 
C)  period of the embryo. 
D)  final trimester. 
A)  period of the zygote. 
B)  period of the fetus. 
C)  period of the embryo. 
D)  final trimester.

Question 18

When asked about the disadvantages of parenthood, Americans cite _____________ most often.

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of freedom 
B)  financial strain 
C)  loss of privacy 
D)  work conflicts 
A)  loss of freedom 
B)  financial strain 
C)  loss of privacy 
D)  work conflicts

Question 19

The period of the zygote lasts

Accepted Answer

A)  for about 13 weeks, or a trimester. 
B)  from fertilization to implantation. 
C)  for about 6 weeks. 
D)  from conception to fertilization. 
A)  for about 13 weeks, or a trimester. 
B)  from fertilization to implantation. 
C)  for about 6 weeks. 
D)  from conception to fertilization.

Question 20

The average number of children per North American has decreased since 1960 from 3.1 to 1.8. What are some reasons for this decline?

Accepted Answer

One of the main reasons for the decline

Which of the following statements is true about research on memory impairments in infants of diabetic mothers?

During the third trimester,

Nearly 30 percent of adolescent mothers

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

When Americans are asked about their desire to have children, what are the most frequent advantages and disadvantages they list?

Sara's doctor is looking inside her uterus using fetoscopy. Her 22-week-old fetus may react by

The effects of teratogens

The relationship between social support, positive pregnancy outcomes, and subsequent child development is

Between the seventh and the ninth days after fertilization, _________ occurs.

Jenna's physical growth is slow. She has short eyelid openings, a thin upper lip, a flattened philtrum, and brain injury. Jenna's mother probably _______ during pregnancy.

Carmen is prematurely delivering her baby at 28 weeks. The baby will probably

Matthew was prenatally exposed to alcohol. His physical growth is typical and he has no facial abnormalities. However, he has impaired motor coordination, attention span, and memory. Matthew was probably born with

The greatest damage from rubella occurs when it strikes pregnant mothers during the

From the twentieth week until birth,

Kali's face, hands, and feet began to swell in the second half of her pregnancy. Kali's doctor began to monitor her blood pressure. The doctor was probably concerned about

Marzanne is pregnant and wonders how much weight she should gain. Her doctor will probably recommend that she gain _ to _ pounds.

The most rapid prenatal changes take place during the

When asked about the disadvantages of parenthood, Americans cite _____________ most often.

The period of the zygote lasts

The average number of children per North American has decreased since 1960 from 3.1 to 1.8. What are some reasons for this decline?

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

Which of the following statements is true about research on memory impairments in infants of diabetic mothers?

During the third trimester,

Nearly 30 percent of adolescent mothers

Infants born to teenagers have a higher rate of problems because

When Americans are asked about their desire to have children, what are the most frequent advantages and disadvantages they list?

Sara's doctor is looking inside her uterus using fetoscopy. Her 22-week-old fetus may react by

The effects of teratogens

The relationship between social support, positive pregnancy outcomes, and subsequent child development is

Between the seventh and the ninth days after fertilization, _________ occurs.

Jenna's physical growth is slow. She has short eyelid openings, a thin upper lip, a flattened philtrum, and brain injury. Jenna's mother probably _______ during pregnancy.

Carmen is prematurely delivering her baby at 28 weeks. The baby will probably

Matthew was prenatally exposed to alcohol. His physical growth is typical and he has no facial abnormalities. However, he has impaired motor coordination, attention span, and memory. Matthew was probably born with

The greatest damage from rubella occurs when it strikes pregnant mothers during the

From the twentieth week until birth,

Kali's face, hands, and feet began to swell in the second half of her pregnancy. Kali's doctor began to monitor her blood pressure. The doctor was probably concerned about

Marzanne is pregnant and wonders how much weight she should gain. Her doctor will probably recommend that she gain _______ to _______ pounds.

The most rapid prenatal changes take place during the

When asked about the disadvantages of parenthood, Americans cite _____________ most often.

The period of the zygote lasts

The average number of children per North American has decreased since 1960 from 3.1 to 1.8. What are some reasons for this decline?

History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Genetic and Environmental Foundations

Birth and the Newborn Baby

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood

Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood

Physical Development in Adolescence

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence

Emerging Adulthood

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Marzanne is pregnant and wonders how much weight she should gain. Her doctor will probably recommend that she gain _ to _ pounds.