Question 1

At 12 months of age, Toni was malnourished. His body stopped growing, but his brain did not. This supports the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   wasting
B)   stunting
C)   atrophy
D)   head-sparing D

Question 2

Twelve-month-old Emily has slept in her parents' bed since she was born. This custom is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   co-bedding
B)   shared sleep
C)   sleep accommodation
D)   bed-sharing D

Question 3

It is probable that up to 4 billion people are alive today who would have died if they had been born 70 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Malnutrition is serious because of which of the following potential consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some chronic and deadly diseases result directly from malnutrition.
B)   An increase in body reserves may result from malnutrition.
C)   Marasmus will fail to develop.
D)   Brain development will speed up.

Question 5

The average American newborn weighs about 8 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Whenever the eyes, ears, tongue, skin, or mouth detect a stimulus, a(n) _____ has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)   perception
B)   interpretation
C)   sensation
D)   response

Question 7

Studies comparing breast-feeding to bottle-feeding show that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   breast-fed babies have fewer allergies and stomach upsets
B)   breast-feeding is recommended for about half of all mothers
C)   recent improvements in formula make bottle-feeding more nutritious than breast milk
D)   breast-feeding should end as soon as a baby gets a tooth

Question 8

_____ is the thick, high-calorie fluid that is secreted by a new mother's breasts in the days immediately following birth.

Accepted Answer

A)   Formula
B)   Colostrum
C)   Breast milk
D)   Immunization

Question 9

In order for sensation to occur, one must be able to understand and comprehend the incoming stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Clean water, immunizations, and nourishing food have all had a dramatic impact on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   infant and child mortality
B)   maternal education levels
C)   population constriction
D)   rates of violence

Question 11

In terms of visual acuity, newborns _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   possess 20/20 vision
B)   are legally blind
C)   have binocular vision
D)   exhibit organized visual scanning

Question 12

According to the text, Beal's hypothesis about _____ led to a campaign that lowered the SIDS death rate significantly in several countries.

Accepted Answer

A)   putting babies on softer mattresses
B)   babies sleeping on their backs
C)   babies co-sleeping
D)   babies getting nothing but milk before bed

Question 13

Hasan is 2 years old and does not have enough food. As a result, he has unusual swelling in his face and abdomen, and he has thin, colorless hair. Hasan is suffering from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   kwashiorkor
B)   marasmus
C)   rickets
D)   hypoglycemia

Question 14

When a child is more than two standard deviations underweight for his or her age, the child is suffering from a condition called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stunting
B)   wasting
C)   marasmus
D)   protein-calorie malnutrition

Question 15

Fine motor skills are those that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   develop as a result of brain damage
B)   require practice
C)   require small body movements
D)   use three or more muscles

Question 16

Which term describes what occurs when a sensory organ detects a stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A)   sensation
B)   confusion
C)   selection
D)   perception

Question 17

Breast milk _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   is deficient in iron and vitamin C
B)   is more likely than formula to produce allergies
C)   provides antibodies to fight diseases
D)   upsets the baby's digestive system more than formula

Question 18

Linda and Gary, newly arrived back at home with their week-old child after a difficult birth, feel they cannot separate from their baby at night, allowing him to share their bed. This practice is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bed-sharing
B)   attachment
C)   overlying
D)   co-sleeping

Question 19

Stunting is a condition that is directly caused by malnutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the typical changes in weight and length that the average baby will experience across his or her first year of life. Explain the meaning of percentile rankings.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 5: The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

At 12 months of age, Toni was malnourished. His body stopped growing, but his brain did not. This supports the concept of _____.

Twelve-month-old Emily has slept in her parents' bed since she was born. This custom is called _____.

It is probable that up to 4 billion people are alive today who would have died if they had been born 70 years ago.

Malnutrition is serious because of which of the following potential consequences?

The average American newborn weighs about 8 pounds.

Whenever the eyes, ears, tongue, skin, or mouth detect a stimulus, a(n) _____ has occurred.

Studies comparing breast-feeding to bottle-feeding show that _____.

_____ is the thick, high-calorie fluid that is secreted by a new mother's breasts in the days immediately following birth.

In order for sensation to occur, one must be able to understand and comprehend the incoming stimuli.

Clean water, immunizations, and nourishing food have all had a dramatic impact on _____.

In terms of visual acuity, newborns _____.

According to the text, Beal's hypothesis about _____ led to a campaign that lowered the SIDS death rate significantly in several countries.

Hasan is 2 years old and does not have enough food. As a result, he has unusual swelling in his face and abdomen, and he has thin, colorless hair. Hasan is suffering from _____.

When a child is more than two standard deviations underweight for his or her age, the child is suffering from a condition called _____.

Fine motor skills are those that _____.

Which term describes what occurs when a sensory organ detects a stimulus?

Breast milk _____.

Linda and Gary, newly arrived back at home with their week-old child after a difficult birth, feel they cannot separate from their baby at night, allowing him to share their bed. This practice is called _____.

Stunting is a condition that is directly caused by malnutrition.

Describe the typical changes in weight and length that the average baby will experience across his or her first year of life. Explain the meaning of percentile rankings.