Question 1

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

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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 2

Taking a folic acid supplement around the time of conception reduces by more than 70 percent

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A)  the risk of miscarriage. 
B)  infantile hypothyroidism. 
C)  the risk of Down syndrome. 
D)  abnormalities of the neural tube. 
A)  the risk of miscarriage. 
B)  infantile hypothyroidism. 
C)  the risk of Down syndrome. 
D)  abnormalities of the neural tube.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?

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A)  The fetal period is the time when serious defects are most likely to occur. 
B)  During the embryonic period, teratogens usually affect the growth of sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears. 
C)  In the germinal period, before implantation, teratogens rarely have any impact. 
D)  During the fetal period, teratogens have no impact on the developing organism. 
A)  The fetal period is the time when serious defects are most likely to occur. 
B)  During the embryonic period, teratogens usually affect the growth of sensory organs, such as the eyes and ears. 
C)  In the germinal period, before implantation, teratogens rarely have any impact. 
D)  During the fetal period, teratogens have no impact on the developing organism.

Question 4

During her first prenatal visit, LaToya's doctor explains that the __________ prevent(s) the skin from chapping during the long months spent bathing in the amniotic fluid.

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A)  villi 
B)  vernix 
C)  glial cells 
D)  chorion 
A)  villi 
B)  vernix 
C)  glial cells 
D)  chorion

Question 5

Children exposed to a sedative called thalidomide were often born

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A)  with noncancerous tumors. 
B)  six to eight weeks premature. 
C)  with severe cognitive delays . 
D)  with gross deformities of the arms and legs. 
A)  with noncancerous tumors. 
B)  six to eight weeks premature. 
C)  with severe cognitive delays . 
D)  with gross deformities of the arms and legs.

Question 6

During the second month of pregnancy, the

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A)  embryo reacts to light. 
B)  embryo kicks and bends its arms. 
C)  heart begins to pump blood. 
D)  heart develops separate chambers. 
A)  embryo reacts to light. 
B)  embryo kicks and bends its arms. 
C)  heart begins to pump blood. 
D)  heart develops separate chambers.

Question 7

Most conceptions result from intercourse

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A)  during the first week of the menstrual cycle. 
B)  during the last week of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  on the day of ovulation or during the two days following it. 
D)  on the day of ovulation or during the two days preceding it. 
A)  during the first week of the menstrual cycle. 
B)  during the last week of the menstrual cycle. 
C)  on the day of ovulation or during the two days following it. 
D)  on the day of ovulation or during the two days preceding it.

Question 8

The age of viability occurs sometime between _____ and _____ weeks.

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A)  18; 22 
B)  20; 24 
C)  22; 26 
D)  26; 30 
A)  18; 22 
B)  20; 24 
C)  22; 26 
D)  26; 30

Question 9

Willa, who is pregnant, gets headaches on a regular basis and takes aspirin to relieve the pain. What should you tell Willa about the effects of aspirin use on the developing organism?

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A)  Regular aspirin use is completely safe during pregnancy. 
B)  Regular aspirin use can cause gross deformities of the arms and legs during the embryonic period. 
C)  Regular aspirin use is linked to low birth weight and poorer motor development. 
D)  Regular aspirin use is linked to elevated incidence of birth complications, including respiratory distress. 
A)  Regular aspirin use is completely safe during pregnancy. 
B)  Regular aspirin use can cause gross deformities of the arms and legs during the embryonic period. 
C)  Regular aspirin use is linked to low birth weight and poorer motor development. 
D)  Regular aspirin use is linked to elevated incidence of birth complications, including respiratory distress.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about models of effective parenthood is true?

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A)  Overall, men are more likely than women to communicate effectively, be flexible when family problems arise, and build a healthy picture of themselves as successful parents. 
B)  Parents who have had positive experiences in their own childhoods often have trouble building a healthy picture of themselves as parents and have conflicted relationships with their children. 
C)  Many parents come to terms with negative experiences in their own childhoods, recognize that other options are available to them, and build healthier and happier relationships with their children. 
D)  When men and women have had poor relationships with their own parents, they are more likely to develop positive images of themselves as parents. 
A)  Overall, men are more likely than women to communicate effectively, be flexible when family problems arise, and build a healthy picture of themselves as successful parents. 
B)  Parents who have had positive experiences in their own childhoods often have trouble building a healthy picture of themselves as parents and have conflicted relationships with their children. 
C)  Many parents come to terms with negative experiences in their own childhoods, recognize that other options are available to them, and build healthier and happier relationships with their children. 
D)  When men and women have had poor relationships with their own parents, they are more likely to develop positive images of themselves as parents.

Question 11

Tiny fingerlike villi

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A)  emerge from the chorion. 
B)  become the skin. 
C)  become the nervous system. 
D)  develop the skeleton. 
A)  emerge from the chorion. 
B)  become the skin. 
C)  become the nervous system. 
D)  develop the skeleton.

Question 12

During the third month of pregnancy,

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A)  the fetus can suck its thumb. 
B)  tiny buds become arms, legs, fingers, and toes. 
C)  neuron production begins. 
D)  the eyes, ears, and nose form. 
A)  the fetus can suck its thumb. 
B)  tiny buds become arms, legs, fingers, and toes. 
C)  neuron production begins. 
D)  the eyes, ears, and nose form.

Question 13

In healthy, physically fit women, __________ exercise is related to __________.

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A)  regular aerobic; low birth weight 
B)  frequent vigorous; a reduction in risk of high blood pressure 
C)  regular moderate; a reduction in risk of maternal diabetes 
D)  frequent vigorous; high birth weight 
A)  regular aerobic; low birth weight 
B)  frequent vigorous; a reduction in risk of high blood pressure 
C)  regular moderate; a reduction in risk of maternal diabetes 
D)  frequent vigorous; high birth weight

Question 14

The most important preparation for parenthood

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A)  takes place in the context of the parents' relationship. 
B)  is having a positive relationship with one's own parents. 
C)  involves attending prenatal classes. 
D)  is having support from extended family. 
A)  takes place in the context of the parents' relationship. 
B)  is having a positive relationship with one's own parents. 
C)  involves attending prenatal classes. 
D)  is having support from extended family.

Question 15

The __________ secretes hormones that prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized ovum.

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A)  ovaries 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  fallopian tubes 
D)  cervix 
A)  ovaries 
B)  corpus luteum 
C)  fallopian tubes 
D)  cervix

Question 16

More often than in the past, couples today

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A)  get divorced before their childbearing plans are complete. 
B)  are confident about their readiness for parenthood. 
C)  bring children into stable marriages. 
D)  have their first child before the age of 25. 
A)  get divorced before their childbearing plans are complete. 
B)  are confident about their readiness for parenthood. 
C)  bring children into stable marriages. 
D)  have their first child before the age of 25.

Question 17

In group prenatal care,

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A)  expectant mothers are grouped by age, and each group is seen by an assigned health-care provider. 
B)  trained leaders provide expectant mothers with a group discussion session after each medical checkup. 
C)  expectant mothers and fathers take turns facilitating group discussions. 
D)  whole families are included in prenatal visits, including mothers, fathers, and siblings. 
A)  expectant mothers are grouped by age, and each group is seen by an assigned health-care provider. 
B)  trained leaders provide expectant mothers with a group discussion session after each medical checkup. 
C)  expectant mothers and fathers take turns facilitating group discussions. 
D)  whole families are included in prenatal visits, including mothers, fathers, and siblings.

Question 18

Enriching women's diets with calcium

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A)  can cause miscarriages in the germinal period. 
B)  helps prevent neural tube defects. 
C)  eliminates the risk of osteoporosis in offspring. 
D)  helps prevent maternal high blood pressure. 
A)  can cause miscarriages in the germinal period. 
B)  helps prevent neural tube defects. 
C)  eliminates the risk of osteoporosis in offspring. 
D)  helps prevent maternal high blood pressure.

Question 19

The __________ and __________ have a long period of sensitivity to teratogens.

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A)  hands; feet 
B)  palate; mouth 
C)  arms; legs 
D)  brain; eyes 
A)  hands; feet 
B)  palate; mouth 
C)  arms; legs 
D)  brain; eyes

Question 20

Changing cultural values in Western industrialized nations allow people to __________ than a generation or two ago.

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A)  have many children with less fear of social criticism 
B)  remain childless with far less fear of social criticism 
C)  more often emphasize societal obligation over individual fulfillment 
D)  more often choose to give their first child a sibling 
A)  have many children with less fear of social criticism 
B)  remain childless with far less fear of social criticism 
C)  more often emphasize societal obligation over individual fulfillment 
D)  more often choose to give their first child a sibling

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

Taking a folic acid supplement around the time of conception reduces by more than 70 percent

Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?

During her first prenatal visit, LaToya's doctor explains that the __________ prevent(s) the skin from chapping during the long months spent bathing in the amniotic fluid.

Children exposed to a sedative called thalidomide were often born

During the second month of pregnancy, the

Most conceptions result from intercourse

The age of viability occurs sometime between _ and _ weeks.

Willa, who is pregnant, gets headaches on a regular basis and takes aspirin to relieve the pain. What should you tell Willa about the effects of aspirin use on the developing organism?

Which of the following statements about models of effective parenthood is true?

Tiny fingerlike villi

During the third month of pregnancy,

In healthy, physically fit women, exercise is related to .

The most important preparation for parenthood

The __________ secretes hormones that prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized ovum.

More often than in the past, couples today

In group prenatal care,

Enriching women's diets with calcium

The and have a long period of sensitivity to teratogens.

Changing cultural values in Western industrialized nations allow people to __________ than a generation or two ago.

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 Infancy and Toddlerhood

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

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development

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

Taking a folic acid supplement around the time of conception reduces by more than 70 percent

Which of the following statements about prenatal sensitive periods with respect to teratogens is true?

During her first prenatal visit, LaToya's doctor explains that the __________ prevent(s) the skin from chapping during the long months spent bathing in the amniotic fluid.

Children exposed to a sedative called thalidomide were often born

During the second month of pregnancy, the

Most conceptions result from intercourse

The age of viability occurs sometime between _____ and _____ weeks.

Willa, who is pregnant, gets headaches on a regular basis and takes aspirin to relieve the pain. What should you tell Willa about the effects of aspirin use on the developing organism?

Which of the following statements about models of effective parenthood is true?

Tiny fingerlike villi

During the third month of pregnancy,

In healthy, physically fit women, __________ exercise is related to __________.

The most important preparation for parenthood

The __________ secretes hormones that prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized ovum.

More often than in the past, couples today

In group prenatal care,

Enriching women's diets with calcium

The __________ and __________ have a long period of sensitivity to teratogens.

Changing cultural values in Western industrialized nations allow people to __________ than a generation or two ago.

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 Infancy and Toddlerhood

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

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The age of viability occurs sometime between _ and _ weeks.

In healthy, physically fit women, exercise is related to .

The and have a long period of sensitivity to teratogens.