Question 1

What are the most common reasons for miscarriage?

Accepted Answer

Miscarriage, also known as spontaneous a

Question 2

Some research that has been conducted on the experience of fathers who participate in the birth of their children has found that

Accepted Answer

A)  father are less and less likely to participate in each succeeding birth in his family. 
B)  the rate of fathers participating in the birth experience of their children is steadily declining in industrialized countries. 
C)  many feel coerced into participating and their most outstanding memory of the event is the pain their partner endured. 
D)  most fathers felt that it was better when fathers were prohibited from taking part in the birth experience. 
A)  father are less and less likely to participate in each succeeding birth in his family. 
B)  the rate of fathers participating in the birth experience of their children is steadily declining in industrialized countries. 
C)  many feel coerced into participating and their most outstanding memory of the event is the pain their partner endured. 
D)  most fathers felt that it was better when fathers were prohibited from taking part in the birth experience.

Question 3

The process of a sperm uniting with an egg is called

Accepted Answer

A)  meiosis. 
B)  implantation. 
C)  fertilization. 
D)  ovulation. 
A)  meiosis. 
B)  implantation. 
C)  fertilization. 
D)  ovulation.

Question 4

Because herbal remedies are all natural, it is safe to use them during a pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Prenatal stimulation that goes beyond what is normally provided to a fetus has been shown to have a positive impact on the baby's later cognitive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The effect of a woman contracting rubella (or German measles) during her pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A)  is universally devastating, and almost always ends the pregnancy. 
B)  results in significant problems in 90% of the cases. 
C)  results in significant problems in only about 10% of the cases. 
D)  results in congenital problems in 90% of the cases if the woman is infected early in her pregnancy, but only about 20% of the cases if she is infected late in her pregnancy. 
A)  is universally devastating, and almost always ends the pregnancy. 
B)  results in significant problems in 90% of the cases. 
C)  results in significant problems in only about 10% of the cases. 
D)  results in congenital problems in 90% of the cases if the woman is infected early in her pregnancy, but only about 20% of the cases if she is infected late in her pregnancy.

Question 7

____________________ is an infertility treatment in which eggs are surgically removed from the woman and mixed with sperm to create an embryo that is then placed in her uterus.

Accepted Answer

A)  Artificial insemination 
B)  Gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  In vitro fertilization 
D)  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection. 
A)  Artificial insemination 
B)  Gamete intrafallopian transfer 
C)  In vitro fertilization 
D)  Intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Question 8

For a diagnosis of postpartum depression

Accepted Answer

A)  the symptoms must appear in the first month following the birth. 
B)  the symptoms must be severe enough that they interfere with the woman's ability to function. 
C)  the woman must experience mood swings, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping. 
D)  the symptoms must last for more than 6 months before the woman is treated. 
A)  the symptoms must appear in the first month following the birth. 
B)  the symptoms must be severe enough that they interfere with the woman's ability to function. 
C)  the woman must experience mood swings, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping. 
D)  the symptoms must last for more than 6 months before the woman is treated.

Question 9

Describe the function of the placenta. What is filtered through to the fetus from the mother's blood?

Accepted Answer

The placenta is a crucial organ that for

Question 10

When infertility is a problem for a couple

Accepted Answer

A)  it is usually a problem with the viability of the sperm. 
B)  it is usually a problem with the woman's production of viable eggs. 
C)  one-third of the cases have to do with female factors, one-third are due to male factors, and the remaining cases are mutual or can't be determined. 
D)  in 70% of the cases the problem is related to female factors, and in the remaining 30% of the cases it is related to male factors. 
A)  it is usually a problem with the viability of the sperm. 
B)  it is usually a problem with the woman's production of viable eggs. 
C)  one-third of the cases have to do with female factors, one-third are due to male factors, and the remaining cases are mutual or can't be determined. 
D)  in 70% of the cases the problem is related to female factors, and in the remaining 30% of the cases it is related to male factors.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about maternal smoking is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The effect on the functioning of the child's brain is stronger for girls than it is for boys. 
B)  Fortunately the rate of smoking has decreased the most among women ages 19 to 29 in recent years. 
C)  Stopping to smoke during a pregnancy will have no effect on the outcome of that pregnancy. 
D)  Maternal smoking has been associated with attention deficit disorder, conduct disorders, and learning disabilities. 
A)  The effect on the functioning of the child's brain is stronger for girls than it is for boys. 
B)  Fortunately the rate of smoking has decreased the most among women ages 19 to 29 in recent years. 
C)  Stopping to smoke during a pregnancy will have no effect on the outcome of that pregnancy. 
D)  Maternal smoking has been associated with attention deficit disorder, conduct disorders, and learning disabilities.

Question 12

Babies are able to handle going through the birth process because

Accepted Answer

A)  the baby's sense of touch and pain are not functional until after the baby is born. 
B)  the anesthetic that is given to the mother during her labor is transferred to the baby and desensitizes the baby to pain. 
C)  the baby's cardiac and respiratory functions cease when labor begins. 
D)  the uterine contractions and oxygen deprivation that the baby experiences release stress hormones that prepare the baby to survive. 
A)  the baby's sense of touch and pain are not functional until after the baby is born. 
B)  the anesthetic that is given to the mother during her labor is transferred to the baby and desensitizes the baby to pain. 
C)  the baby's cardiac and respiratory functions cease when labor begins. 
D)  the uterine contractions and oxygen deprivation that the baby experiences release stress hormones that prepare the baby to survive.

Question 13

In order to optimally support prenatal growth, a mother should consume _____ extra calories a day.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  1000 
A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  1000

Question 14

When a couple becomes parents, women worry more about _______________, men worry more about ________________, and they both worry about _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  their physical appearance; providing for their family financially; the increase in household responsibilities 
B)  their physical appearance; the increase in household responsibilities; providing for their family financially 
C)  their figure; changed relationships with in-laws; providing for their family financially 
D)  their figure; the increase in household responsibilities; changed relationships with in-laws 
A)  their physical appearance; providing for their family financially; the increase in household responsibilities 
B)  their physical appearance; the increase in household responsibilities; providing for their family financially 
C)  their figure; changed relationships with in-laws; providing for their family financially 
D)  their figure; the increase in household responsibilities; changed relationships with in-laws

Question 15

What symptoms may be exhibited in a father-to-be who experiences psychological couvade?

Accepted Answer

Couvade syndrome, also known as "sympath

Question 16

Which of the following statements about birthing options is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  If a woman wanted full access to medical procedures and medications during her delivery, she would choose a birthing center. 
B)  Birthing centers are reserved for women who are having very low risk pregnancies. 
C)  In the United States today, about 10% of pregnancy women choose to have a home birth. 
D)  Home births represent less than 1% of U.S. births, and are reserved for low risk pregnancies. 
A)  If a woman wanted full access to medical procedures and medications during her delivery, she would choose a birthing center. 
B)  Birthing centers are reserved for women who are having very low risk pregnancies. 
C)  In the United States today, about 10% of pregnancy women choose to have a home birth. 
D)  Home births represent less than 1% of U.S. births, and are reserved for low risk pregnancies.

Question 17

The current recommended weight gain during a pregnancy in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 18 pounds. 
B)  18 to 23 pounds. 
C)  25 to 35 pounds. 
D)  Any amount of weight gain is acceptable. 
A)  15 to 18 pounds. 
B)  18 to 23 pounds. 
C)  25 to 35 pounds. 
D)  Any amount of weight gain is acceptable.

Question 18

Increased impulsivity and hyperactivity, as well as difficulty with organizing and integrating information, has been reported in children born to women who heavily used marijuana during their pregnancy. This is likely because

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabis crosses through the placenta and alters the neurology in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that handles higher cognitive functioning. 
B)  the newborns undergo a difficult period of withdrawal from the drug following their birth. 
C)  the lungs of the newborn are underdeveloped and the brain does not receive an adequate supply of oxygen. 
D)  cannabis restricts the blood flow to the developing fetal brain during the second trimester of the pregnancy. 
A)  cannabis crosses through the placenta and alters the neurology in the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that handles higher cognitive functioning. 
B)  the newborns undergo a difficult period of withdrawal from the drug following their birth. 
C)  the lungs of the newborn are underdeveloped and the brain does not receive an adequate supply of oxygen. 
D)  cannabis restricts the blood flow to the developing fetal brain during the second trimester of the pregnancy.

Question 19

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that

Accepted Answer

A)  parents and infants sleep in the same bed because it ensure a close emotional bond. 
B)  infants sleep close to their parents, but that they do not sleep in the same bed. 
C)  infants sleep in a separate room because this helps them develop emotional control and regulation. 
D)  infants be kept awake until it is time for the parents to go to bed so everyone gets a good night's sleep. 
A)  parents and infants sleep in the same bed because it ensure a close emotional bond. 
B)  infants sleep close to their parents, but that they do not sleep in the same bed. 
C)  infants sleep in a separate room because this helps them develop emotional control and regulation. 
D)  infants be kept awake until it is time for the parents to go to bed so everyone gets a good night's sleep.

Question 20

Maternal stress during a pregnancy seems to have its greatest impact if it occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  early in the prenatal period. 
B)  close to the time of delivery. 
C)  from time to time, rather than being a continuous state. 
D)  at a low but constant level throughout the pregnancy. 
A)  early in the prenatal period. 
B)  close to the time of delivery. 
C)  from time to time, rather than being a continuous state. 
D)  at a low but constant level throughout the pregnancy.

What are the most common reasons for miscarriage?

Some research that has been conducted on the experience of fathers who participate in the birth of their children has found that

The process of a sperm uniting with an egg is called

Because herbal remedies are all natural, it is safe to use them during a pregnancy.

Prenatal stimulation that goes beyond what is normally provided to a fetus has been shown to have a positive impact on the baby's later cognitive development.

The effect of a woman contracting rubella (or German measles) during her pregnancy

____________________ is an infertility treatment in which eggs are surgically removed from the woman and mixed with sperm to create an embryo that is then placed in her uterus.

For a diagnosis of postpartum depression

Describe the function of the placenta. What is filtered through to the fetus from the mother's blood?

When infertility is a problem for a couple

Which of the following statements about maternal smoking is true?

Babies are able to handle going through the birth process because

In order to optimally support prenatal growth, a mother should consume _____ extra calories a day.

When a couple becomes parents, women worry more about _, men worry more about , and they both worry about _.

What symptoms may be exhibited in a father-to-be who experiences psychological couvade?

Which of the following statements about birthing options is true?

The current recommended weight gain during a pregnancy in the United States is

Increased impulsivity and hyperactivity, as well as difficulty with organizing and integrating information, has been reported in children born to women who heavily used marijuana during their pregnancy. This is likely because

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that

Maternal stress during a pregnancy seems to have its greatest impact if it occurs

Introduction: Issues and Themes in Child Development

Theories of Development

How We Study Development

How Children Develop: Nature Through Nurture

Physical Development: the Brain and the Body

Cognitive Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Identity: the Self, Gender, and Moral Development

Social Development: Social Cognition and Peer Relationships

Families

Beyond Family and School: Activities, Media and the Natural World

Health, Well-Being, and Resilience

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Exam 5: Prenatal Development, the Newborn, and the Transition to Parenthood

What are the most common reasons for miscarriage?

Some research that has been conducted on the experience of fathers who participate in the birth of their children has found that

The process of a sperm uniting with an egg is called

Because herbal remedies are all natural, it is safe to use them during a pregnancy.

Prenatal stimulation that goes beyond what is normally provided to a fetus has been shown to have a positive impact on the baby's later cognitive development.

The effect of a woman contracting rubella (or German measles) during her pregnancy

____________________ is an infertility treatment in which eggs are surgically removed from the woman and mixed with sperm to create an embryo that is then placed in her uterus.

For a diagnosis of postpartum depression

Describe the function of the placenta. What is filtered through to the fetus from the mother's blood?

When infertility is a problem for a couple

Which of the following statements about maternal smoking is true?

Babies are able to handle going through the birth process because

In order to optimally support prenatal growth, a mother should consume _____ extra calories a day.

When a couple becomes parents, women worry more about _______________, men worry more about ________________, and they both worry about _______________.

What symptoms may be exhibited in a father-to-be who experiences psychological couvade?

Which of the following statements about birthing options is true?

The current recommended weight gain during a pregnancy in the United States is

Increased impulsivity and hyperactivity, as well as difficulty with organizing and integrating information, has been reported in children born to women who heavily used marijuana during their pregnancy. This is likely because

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that

Maternal stress during a pregnancy seems to have its greatest impact if it occurs

Introduction: Issues and Themes in Child Development

Theories of Development

How We Study Development

How Children Develop: Nature Through Nurture

Physical Development: the Brain and the Body

Cognitive Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

Identity: the Self, Gender, and Moral Development

Social Development: Social Cognition and Peer Relationships

Families

Beyond Family and School: Activities, Media and the Natural World

Health, Well-Being, and Resilience

Filters

When a couple becomes parents, women worry more about _, men worry more about , and they both worry about _.