Question 1

Premature babies often have difficulty regulating their body temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Exposure to lead,mercury,or X-rays during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of

Accepted Answer

A) developmental disabilities. 
B) premature birth. 
C) facial deformities. 
D) poor motor control. 
A) developmental disabilities. 
B) premature birth. 
C) facial deformities. 
D) poor motor control. A

Question 3

Newborns spend the most time in which state?

Accepted Answer

A) alert inactivity 
B) waking activity 
C) crying 
D) sleeping 
A) alert inactivity 
B) waking activity 
C) crying 
D) sleeping D

Question 4

Emerson's mother ate a lot of dill pickles during her pregnancy,especially during the last month.Based on the studies discussed in the text,what is likely to happen as a result?

Accepted Answer

A) Emerson will be very sick because of the salt intake. 
B) When Emerson is old enough to eat solids,there is a good chance that she will like dill pickles. 
C) When Emerson is old enough to eat solids,there is a good chance that she will hate dill pickles. 
D) Nothing will happen,the food consumed by a pregnant woman has no effect on the fetus. 
A) Emerson will be very sick because of the salt intake. 
B) When Emerson is old enough to eat solids,there is a good chance that she will like dill pickles. 
C) When Emerson is old enough to eat solids,there is a good chance that she will hate dill pickles. 
D) Nothing will happen,the food consumed by a pregnant woman has no effect on the fetus.

Question 5

During the third stage of labour,the

Accepted Answer

A) baby emerges from the mother's body. 
B) muscles of the uterus start to contract. 
C) mother experiences the most painful part of labour. 
D) placenta is expelled from the uterus. 
A) baby emerges from the mother's body. 
B) muscles of the uterus start to contract. 
C) mother experiences the most painful part of labour. 
D) placenta is expelled from the uterus.

Question 6

Cheri is 28 weeks pregnant,has gone into labour,and is worried about what will happen if her baby is born now.Cheri's baby

Accepted Answer

A) is unlikely to survive. 
B) has a chance to survive but may have difficulty breathing and regulating his body temperature. 
C) has a chance to survive but will not yet be able to hear. 
D) is sufficiently developed that he has an excellent chance of survival with little risk of developmental problems. 
A) is unlikely to survive. 
B) has a chance to survive but may have difficulty breathing and regulating his body temperature. 
C) has a chance to survive but will not yet be able to hear. 
D) is sufficiently developed that he has an excellent chance of survival with little risk of developmental problems.

Question 7

Hypoxia refers to

Accepted Answer

A) not receiving adequate oxygen. 
B) not receiving adequate nutrition. 
C) receiving excessive amounts of oxygen. 
D) excessive bleeding. 
A) not receiving adequate oxygen. 
B) not receiving adequate nutrition. 
C) receiving excessive amounts of oxygen. 
D) excessive bleeding.

Question 8

Newborns spend more time in REM sleep than older infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Prenatal development takes an average of 35 weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The period of the ________ lasts from nine to 38 weeks after conception.

Accepted Answer

A) fetus 
B) zygote 
C) germ disc 
D) embryo 
A) fetus 
B) zygote 
C) germ disc 
D) embryo

Question 11

Miscarriages are slightly more likely after amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Results from chorionic villus sampling can be obtained earlier than results from amniocentesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dizygotic twins result when the zygote separates into two clusters of cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following pregnant women has an increased risk of having a child with spina bifida?

Accepted Answer

A) Elizabeth,who is under a great deal of stress 
B) Elaine,who is a heavy drinker 
C) Eleanor,who has rubella 
D) Ellen,whose diet is low in folic acid 
A) Elizabeth,who is under a great deal of stress 
B) Elaine,who is a heavy drinker 
C) Eleanor,who has rubella 
D) Ellen,whose diet is low in folic acid

Question 15

Genetic engineering involves

Accepted Answer

A) a sample of tissue being obtained from the placenta to screen for genetic disorders. 
B) a sample of fetal cells being obtained from the amniotic fluid to screen for genetic disorders. 
C) sound waves being used to generate an image of the fetus to screen for physical deformities 
D) replacing defective genes with synthetic normal genes 
A) a sample of tissue being obtained from the placenta to screen for genetic disorders. 
B) a sample of fetal cells being obtained from the amniotic fluid to screen for genetic disorders. 
C) sound waves being used to generate an image of the fetus to screen for physical deformities 
D) replacing defective genes with synthetic normal genes

Question 16

Caroline is pregnant and has decided that she will keep smoking.What might happen as a result?

Accepted Answer

A) Her baby will be bigger than average at birth. 
B) As her child grows older,they may show signs of impaired attention,language,and cognitive skills,along with behavioural problems. 
C) Her child will be fine as cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been shown to be safe. 
D) She will be less likely to miscarry. 
A) Her baby will be bigger than average at birth. 
B) As her child grows older,they may show signs of impaired attention,language,and cognitive skills,along with behavioural problems. 
C) Her child will be fine as cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been shown to be safe. 
D) She will be less likely to miscarry.

Question 17

Rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep

Accepted Answer

A) becomes more frequent as infants grow older. 
B) may stimulate the brain and foster growth of the nervous system. 
C) makes up 90 percent of newborns' sleep. 
D) involves steady heart rate,breathing,and brain activity. 
A) becomes more frequent as infants grow older. 
B) may stimulate the brain and foster growth of the nervous system. 
C) makes up 90 percent of newborns' sleep. 
D) involves steady heart rate,breathing,and brain activity.

Question 18

What are some common environmental teratogens and their potential consequences?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 19

Women who smoke marijuana while pregnant have an increased risk of having a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) irritable baby. 
B) low birthweight baby with poor motor control. 
C) baby with facial deformities and delayed growth. 
D) baby with an intellectual disability. 
A) irritable baby. 
B) low birthweight baby with poor motor control. 
C) baby with facial deformities and delayed growth. 
D) baby with an intellectual disability.

Question 20

The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale measures ________,among other things.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle tone. 
B) reflexes. 
C) skin tone. 
D) social behaviour. 
A) muscle tone. 
B) reflexes. 
C) skin tone. 
D) social behaviour.

Premature babies often have difficulty regulating their body temperature.

Exposure to lead,mercury,or X-rays during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of

Newborns spend the most time in which state?

Emerson's mother ate a lot of dill pickles during her pregnancy,especially during the last month.Based on the studies discussed in the text,what is likely to happen as a result?

During the third stage of labour,the

Cheri is 28 weeks pregnant,has gone into labour,and is worried about what will happen if her baby is born now.Cheri's baby

Hypoxia refers to

Newborns spend more time in REM sleep than older infants.

Prenatal development takes an average of 35 weeks.

The period of the ________ lasts from nine to 38 weeks after conception.

Miscarriages are slightly more likely after amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

Results from chorionic villus sampling can be obtained earlier than results from amniocentesis.

Dizygotic twins result when the zygote separates into two clusters of cells.

Which of the following pregnant women has an increased risk of having a child with spina bifida?

Genetic engineering involves

Caroline is pregnant and has decided that she will keep smoking.What might happen as a result?

Rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep

What are some common environmental teratogens and their potential consequences?

Women who smoke marijuana while pregnant have an increased risk of having a(n):

The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale measures ________,among other things.

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behaviour

Gender and Development

Social Influences

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Exam 3: Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn

Premature babies often have difficulty regulating their body temperature.

Exposure to lead,mercury,or X-rays during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of

Newborns spend the most time in which state?

Emerson's mother ate a lot of dill pickles during her pregnancy,especially during the last month.Based on the studies discussed in the text,what is likely to happen as a result?

During the third stage of labour,the

Cheri is 28 weeks pregnant,has gone into labour,and is worried about what will happen if her baby is born now.Cheri's baby

Hypoxia refers to

Newborns spend more time in REM sleep than older infants.

Prenatal development takes an average of 35 weeks.

The period of the ________ lasts from nine to 38 weeks after conception.

Miscarriages are slightly more likely after amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.

Results from chorionic villus sampling can be obtained earlier than results from amniocentesis.

Dizygotic twins result when the zygote separates into two clusters of cells.

Which of the following pregnant women has an increased risk of having a child with spina bifida?

Genetic engineering involves

Caroline is pregnant and has decided that she will keep smoking.What might happen as a result?

Rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep

What are some common environmental teratogens and their potential consequences?

Women who smoke marijuana while pregnant have an increased risk of having a(n):

The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale measures ________,among other things.

The Science of Child Development

Genetic Bases of Child Development

Growth and Health

Perceptual and Motor Development

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes and Academic Skills

Intelligence and Individual Differences in Cognition

Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Understanding Self and Others

Moral Understanding and Behaviour

Gender and Development

Social Influences

Filters