Question 1

Which muscles would a baby gain voluntary control over first during development?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscles in the neck 
B) Muscles in the arms 
C) Muscles in the fingers 
D) Muscles in the legs and feet 
A) Muscles in the neck 
B) Muscles in the arms 
C) Muscles in the fingers 
D) Muscles in the legs and feet

Question 2

The neonatal period is the first __________ of life.

Accepted Answer

A) four weeks 
B) eight weeks 
C) six months 
D) year 
A) four weeks 
B) eight weeks 
C) six months 
D) year

Question 3

For how many hours a day does the average newborn sleep?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 
B) 14 
C) 16 
D) 18 
A) 12 
B) 14 
C) 16 
D) 18

Question 4

When Bill first sees his newborn daughter,he is surprised to find her body covered with dark hair.This fuzzy coat is called

Accepted Answer

A) vermis. 
B) follicle caseosa. 
C) meconium. 
D) lanugo. 
A) vermis. 
B) follicle caseosa. 
C) meconium. 
D) lanugo.

Question 5

Compared with a white American baby,an African-American baby is ______ to die in infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) twice as likely 
B) five times as likely 
C) equally likely 
D) less likely 
A) twice as likely 
B) five times as likely 
C) equally likely 
D) less likely

Question 6

Which of the following would be beneficial for a low-birth-weight baby?

Accepted Answer

A) Being left alone except for basic care 
B) Being touched and massaged 
C) A simple sensory environment,to avoid overstimulation 
D) A cool environment to reduce fluid loss from sweating 
A) Being left alone except for basic care 
B) Being touched and massaged 
C) A simple sensory environment,to avoid overstimulation 
D) A cool environment to reduce fluid loss from sweating

Question 7

Babies at high risk for stunted growth,poor health,and impaired functioning throughout life are dealing with the results of

Accepted Answer

A) lower IQ level. 
B) anorexia. 
C) malnutrition. 
D) sleep apnea. 
A) lower IQ level. 
B) anorexia. 
C) malnutrition. 
D) sleep apnea.

Question 8

Approximately two weeks before Elizabeth's due date,her obstetrician told her that the uterine and cervical changes that bring on labor had begun.This process is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) quickening. 
B) parturition. 
C) labor. 
D) contractions. 
A) quickening. 
B) parturition. 
C) labor. 
D) contractions.

Question 9

Newborns regulate their body temperature soon after birth by

Accepted Answer

A) increasing their activity in response to drops in air temperature. 
B) reducing their activity when they get cold,to conserve energy. 
C) being born in warm delivery rooms. 
D) maintaining a low percentage of body fat,which interferes with regulation. 
A) increasing their activity in response to drops in air temperature. 
B) reducing their activity when they get cold,to conserve energy. 
C) being born in warm delivery rooms. 
D) maintaining a low percentage of body fat,which interferes with regulation.

Question 10

Babies typically double their birth weight at __________ of age and triple it at __________.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 months;9 months 
B) 5 months;12 months 
C) 7 months;21 months 
D) 1 year;2 years 
A) 3 months;9 months 
B) 5 months;12 months 
C) 7 months;21 months 
D) 1 year;2 years

Question 11

The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that anesthesia is __________ during circumcision.

Accepted Answer

A) preferred 
B) essential 
C) optional 
D) suggested 
A) preferred 
B) essential 
C) optional 
D) suggested

Question 12

Most babies start to sleep through the night at about what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 3 months 
D) 6 months 
A) 3 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 3 months 
D) 6 months

Question 13

Tanya's doctor has prepared her for the possibility that her baby has a large head and may have to be delivered by surgical delivery through an incision in Tanya's abdomen.This method of birth is called a

Accepted Answer

A) medicated birth. 
B) prepared birth. 
C) cesarean section. 
D) Lamaze method. 
A) medicated birth. 
B) prepared birth. 
C) cesarean section. 
D) Lamaze method.

Question 14

Ken and Stacy are the new parents of a very low-birth-weight baby.Due to its small size,the baby must remain in the hospital for several weeks.What advice is a doctor likely to give Ken and Stacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Visit the baby infrequently in order to lessen the shock should the baby die. 
B) Visit the baby frequently,but do not touch it because the baby is too fragile. 
C) Visit the baby frequently and massage the baby to stimulate development. 
D) Only the father should visit the baby because the mother needs time alone to recover from the delivery. 
A) Visit the baby infrequently in order to lessen the shock should the baby die. 
B) Visit the baby frequently,but do not touch it because the baby is too fragile. 
C) Visit the baby frequently and massage the baby to stimulate development. 
D) Only the father should visit the baby because the mother needs time alone to recover from the delivery.

Question 15

Which childbirth technique substitutes voluntary or learned physical responses for the fear and pain?

Accepted Answer

A) Traditional 
B) Prepared 
C) Cesarean 
D) Vaginal 
A) Traditional 
B) Prepared 
C) Cesarean 
D) Vaginal

Question 16

During her labor,Diana's doctor has requested that she be connected to an electronic fetal monitor,which will

Accepted Answer

A) measure the fetal heartbeat during labor and delivery. 
B) measure fetal brain activity during birth. 
C) reduce Diane's likelihood of cesarean delivery. 
D) cost very little. 
A) measure the fetal heartbeat during labor and delivery. 
B) measure fetal brain activity during birth. 
C) reduce Diane's likelihood of cesarean delivery. 
D) cost very little.

Question 17

At about 3 or 4 months of age,infants begin grabbing and putting into their mouths whatever they can reach.This action is the start of the process of

Accepted Answer

A) tasting. 
B) teething. 
C) eating. 
D) ingesting. 
A) tasting. 
B) teething. 
C) eating. 
D) ingesting.

Question 18

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants should be given which of the following to eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Cow's milk at 4 months of age 
B) Skim milk rather than whole milk,to prevent obesity 
C) Breast milk or iron-fortified formula for 12 months or longer 
D) Strained baby food at 2 months of age to help them sleep through the night 
A) Cow's milk at 4 months of age 
B) Skim milk rather than whole milk,to prevent obesity 
C) Breast milk or iron-fortified formula for 12 months or longer 
D) Strained baby food at 2 months of age to help them sleep through the night

Question 19

The rate of growth is most rapid during

Accepted Answer

A) infancy. 
B) early childhood. 
C) late childhood. 
D) adolescence. 
A) infancy. 
B) early childhood. 
C) late childhood. 
D) adolescence.

Question 20

Dilation of the cervix occurs during which stage of childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A) First 
B) Second 
C) Third 
D) Fourth 
A) First 
B) Second 
C) Third 
D) Fourth

Which muscles would a baby gain voluntary control over first during development?

The neonatal period is the first __________ of life.

For how many hours a day does the average newborn sleep?

When Bill first sees his newborn daughter,he is surprised to find her body covered with dark hair.This fuzzy coat is called

Compared with a white American baby,an African-American baby is ______ to die in infancy.

Which of the following would be beneficial for a low-birth-weight baby?

Babies at high risk for stunted growth,poor health,and impaired functioning throughout life are dealing with the results of

Approximately two weeks before Elizabeth's due date,her obstetrician told her that the uterine and cervical changes that bring on labor had begun.This process is referred to as

Newborns regulate their body temperature soon after birth by

Babies typically double their birth weight at of age and triple it at .

The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that anesthesia is __________ during circumcision.

Most babies start to sleep through the night at about what age?

Tanya's doctor has prepared her for the possibility that her baby has a large head and may have to be delivered by surgical delivery through an incision in Tanya's abdomen.This method of birth is called a

Ken and Stacy are the new parents of a very low-birth-weight baby.Due to its small size,the baby must remain in the hospital for several weeks.What advice is a doctor likely to give Ken and Stacy?

Which childbirth technique substitutes voluntary or learned physical responses for the fear and pain?

During her labor,Diana's doctor has requested that she be connected to an electronic fetal monitor,which will

At about 3 or 4 months of age,infants begin grabbing and putting into their mouths whatever they can reach.This action is the start of the process of

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants should be given which of the following to eat?

The rate of growth is most rapid during

Dilation of the cervix occurs during which stage of childbirth?

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Forming a New Life

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

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Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

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Exam 4: Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Which muscles would a baby gain voluntary control over first during development?

The neonatal period is the first __________ of life.

For how many hours a day does the average newborn sleep?

When Bill first sees his newborn daughter,he is surprised to find her body covered with dark hair.This fuzzy coat is called

Compared with a white American baby,an African-American baby is ______ to die in infancy.

Which of the following would be beneficial for a low-birth-weight baby?

Babies at high risk for stunted growth,poor health,and impaired functioning throughout life are dealing with the results of

Approximately two weeks before Elizabeth's due date,her obstetrician told her that the uterine and cervical changes that bring on labor had begun.This process is referred to as

Newborns regulate their body temperature soon after birth by

Babies typically double their birth weight at __________ of age and triple it at __________.

The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that anesthesia is __________ during circumcision.

Most babies start to sleep through the night at about what age?

Tanya's doctor has prepared her for the possibility that her baby has a large head and may have to be delivered by surgical delivery through an incision in Tanya's abdomen.This method of birth is called a

Ken and Stacy are the new parents of a very low-birth-weight baby.Due to its small size,the baby must remain in the hospital for several weeks.What advice is a doctor likely to give Ken and Stacy?

Which childbirth technique substitutes voluntary or learned physical responses for the fear and pain?

During her labor,Diana's doctor has requested that she be connected to an electronic fetal monitor,which will

At about 3 or 4 months of age,infants begin grabbing and putting into their mouths whatever they can reach.This action is the start of the process of

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants should be given which of the following to eat?

The rate of growth is most rapid during

Dilation of the cervix occurs during which stage of childbirth?

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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Babies typically double their birth weight at of age and triple it at .