Exam 2: Epigenesis and the Brain: the Fundamentals of Behavioral Development

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In one study,young rats exposed to stress vocalized their anxiety.Their mothers,alerted to this distress,responded with diligent caregiving behavior that altered the development of the hippocampus.Which of the following processes or principles does this example demonstrate?

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For most mental illnesses and behavioral disorders,like alcoholism and clinical depression,the genetic contribution can best be described as

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Massage therapy for infants has been very successful in promoting weight gain and social interaction,and in decreasing distress in low birth weight infants.Based upon developmental research,what is the best explanation for this?

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Which of the following is true with respect to the impact of nurture on the fetus' developing brain?

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The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis HPA axis)plays a significant role in

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There are several principles that govern the effects of teratogens on the developing fetus.Describe these principles,giving examples.Page 53-54)

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Myelinization is the process which involves

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The process of myelination is not completed until

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Which of the following is an accurate description of the long-term effects of chronic stress on the body?

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Explain why it is important for a helping professional to be aware of the coaction of genes and environment.Be sure to include a definition of coaction,with examples.,

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Which of the following is the best example of neuroplasticity?

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Question 31

Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome FAS)include

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Sally,age 28,recently married John,age 45.They would like to have a child,but they are concerned that they may be at high risk to have a child with a chromosomal abnormality,like Down's syndrome,because of John's age.What is their genetic counselor likely to tell them?

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Question 33

One epigenetic change that can affect the expression of a gene is methylation,which is

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Question 34

The available data indicate that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy has which of the following effects on the fetus?

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In one animal study of the influence of genes on behavior,offspring of rats with genes for low stress reactivity were reared by unrelated mother rats with genes for high stress reactivity.This is an example of

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In one study,young rats exposed to stress vocalized their anxiety.Their mothers,alerted to this distress,responded with diligent caregiving behavior that altered the development of the hippocampus.Which of the following processes or principles does this example demonstrate?

For most mental illnesses and behavioral disorders,like alcoholism and clinical depression,the genetic contribution can best be described as

Massage therapy for infants has been very successful in promoting weight gain and social interaction,and in decreasing distress in low birth weight infants.Based upon developmental research,what is the best explanation for this?

Which of the following is true with respect to the impact of nurture on the fetus' developing brain?

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis HPA axis)plays a significant role in

There are several principles that govern the effects of teratogens on the developing fetus.Describe these principles,giving examples.Page 53-54)

Myelinization is the process which involves

The process of myelination is not completed until

Which of the following is an accurate description of the long-term effects of chronic stress on the body?

Explain why it is important for a helping professional to be aware of the coaction of genes and environment.Be sure to include a definition of coaction,with examples.,

Which of the following is the best example of neuroplasticity?

Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome FAS)include

Sally,age 28,recently married John,age 45.They would like to have a child,but they are concerned that they may be at high risk to have a child with a chromosomal abnormality,like Down's syndrome,because of John's age.What is their genetic counselor likely to tell them?

One epigenetic change that can affect the expression of a gene is methylation,which is

The available data indicate that chronic maternal stress during pregnancy has which of the following effects on the fetus?

In one animal study of the influence of genes on behavior,offspring of rats with genes for low stress reactivity were reared by unrelated mother rats with genes for high stress reactivity.This is an example of

Organizing Themes in Developme

Cognitive Development in the Early

Emotional Development in the Early Years

The Emerging Self and Socialization in the Early Years

Realms of Cognition in Middle Childhood

Self and Moral Development: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence

Gender and Peer Relationships: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence

Physical,cognitive,and Identity Developments in Adolescence

The Social World of Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Developments in Young Adults

Socioemotional and Vocational Developments in Young Adulthood

Middle Adulthood: Cognitive, personality, and Social Development

Living Well: Stress, coping, and Life Satisfaction in Adulthood

Gains and Losses in Late Adulthood

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