Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

Which of the following is the period of development that occurs 2 to 8 weeks after conception?

Fragile X syndrome is usually characterized by some sort of mental deficiency.This deficiency could include having

As a criticism of evolutionary psychology,Albert Bandura proposed a

After fertilization of the egg by a sperm,a single cell is created that is known as a(n)

According to evolutionary theory,there is a specific reason that certain animals live in the regions that they do.Polar bears,for instance,are found only in the Arctic regions of the world.An evolutionary theorist would say that the polar bear was best adapted for this type of environment,unlike a grizzly bear,who would freeze to death.In this case,the polar bear is a good example of

A major depressive episode that typically occurs in mothers about 4 weeks after delivery of a baby.It is characterized by strong feelings of sadness,anxiety,or despair.

The doctor has just told Luka and Steve that their baby scored below 3 on the _______ given within minutes of birth.As a result,the baby will be rushed to intensive care for treatment and observation.

This is one of the life-support systems of the embryo.It is a disk-shaped group of tissues in which small blood vessels from the mother and the offspring intertwine.Oxygen,water,salt,and food from the mother's blood are passed to the embryo.Carbon dioxide and digestive wastes from the embryo pass to the mother.

The third stage of childbirth consists of:

Define fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS),and list two (physical and/or mental)abnormalities in the child that are associated with FAS.

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the importance of adaptation,reproduction,and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior.

Duvon's wife has just given birth to their son.Duvon is likely to feel

A prenatal test designed to assess whether a fetus is developing normally.With this procedure,a sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn by syringe and tested for chromosomal or metabolic disorders.

Asia is very tired after the birth of her baby,and she wants the baby to stay in the nursery so that she can sleep and recover.Research on bonding suggests that if the baby does spend time in the nursery away from Asia,then

A genetic disorder,occurring primarily in African Americans,in which the body's red blood cells take on a hook shape instead of the normal round shape.This abnormally shaped blood cell is unable to carry oxygen properly,so the affected individual usually develops anemia.

A kind of drug used to stimulate contractions.Pitocin is an example.

Koko has decided to continue smoking while pregnant.She is placing her baby at risk for all of the following,EXCEPT

Jasmine and her fetus are Rh incompatible.This means that

A phenotype can consist of ________ as well as ________ characteristics.

An infant born 3 or more weeks before the pregnancy has reached its full term.