Exam 2: Biological Development in Infancy and Childhood

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Explain the major normal developmental milestones attained by a 5-year-old child.

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A 5-year-old child typically reaches several major developmental milestones. At this age, they are usually able to speak in full sentences and have a vocabulary of around 2,000 words. They can also follow multi-step instructions and engage in more complex conversations.

Physically, a 5-year-old child has developed better coordination and balance, allowing them to run, jump, and climb with more confidence. They can also dress and undress themselves, use utensils to eat, and have better control over their fine motor skills, such as drawing and writing.

Cognitively, a 5-year-old child is able to understand the concept of time and can count up to 10 or higher. They are also able to recognize and name basic shapes and colors. Additionally, they are becoming more independent and can make simple decisions on their own.

Socially and emotionally, a 5-year-old child is developing a greater sense of empathy and understanding of others' feelings. They are also starting to play more cooperatively with other children and are able to take turns and share. They may also begin to show more independence from their parents and caregivers.

Overall, a 5-year-old child is reaching important developmental milestones in language, physical abilities, cognitive skills, and social-emotional development, setting the stage for further growth and learning.

_____ is a condition where a fertilized egg implants itself somewhere other than in the uterus.

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_____-year-olds can begin to be trusted with an allowance,they are able to go to school or to friends' homes alone,go to bed alone,and get up by themselves during the night to go to the bathroom.

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The primary cause of infertility in women involves difficulties with ovulation.

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Discuss the prenatal factors that can influence the health and development of the fetus.

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Babies born with their heads emerging first is referred to as a _______ presentation.

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Umbilical cord assessment involves using high frequency sound waves to produce an actual picture of the fetus within the womb.

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How does the United States compare to other nations in regard to low-birth-weight infants? What are the reasons?

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By age _____,children can use the toilet by themselves,although they frequently ask someone to go with them,with accidents only occasionally happening at night.

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List the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following prenatal tests: (a)ultrasound,(b)amniocentesis,(c)chorionic villi sampling.

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Four-month-old babies are able to sit alone without being supported.

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Dilation and evacuation is an abortion method which must be performed in the first trimester of pregnancy.

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The maximum Apgar score possible is:

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_____ -year-olds are in the process of separating from their parents and begin to prefer the company of other children over adults.

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Explain the Nature-Nurture controversy in human development.

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In the _____ procedure,eggs and sperm are first combined in a laboratory dish and then immediately transferred to the fallopian tube.

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At _____ years old,the pictures children draw,although simple,are finally recognizable. Dominance of the left or right hand becomes well established.

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Very few theorists believe that the environment is a crucial influence on development.

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Describe how social work practitioners can help low income women overcome the obstacles in the macro environment for greater access to prenatal care.

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Age 6 to 8 is the period that frequently becomes the finale of the games and play of childhood.

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