Question 1

Which of the following has been shown to contribute to contemporary norms for intensive parenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  fears about the world being a dangerous place 
B)  the belief that children need adult assistance to spend their time in beneficial ways 
C)  expectations that parents will provide enrichment opportunities to cultivate the child's brain growth 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  fears about the world being a dangerous place 
B)  the belief that children need adult assistance to spend their time in beneficial ways 
C)  expectations that parents will provide enrichment opportunities to cultivate the child's brain growth 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 2

Why might cesarean births be preferred over vaginal births?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more convenient. 
B)  They require less time to recover. 
C)  They are less expensive. 
D)  They are underutilized despite their effectiveness. 
A)  They are more convenient. 
B)  They require less time to recover. 
C)  They are less expensive. 
D)  They are underutilized despite their effectiveness.

Question 3

Based on maternal mortality statistics,which of the following pregnant women is at GREATEST risk for experiencing a pregnancy-related death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zoe,who is a Latinx woman with a high school diploma 
B)  Chloe,who is a Black woman with a master's degree in accounting 
C)  Alison,who is a White college student completing a bachelor's degree in art history 
D)  Kirsten,who is a White woman who never completed her associate degree 
A)  Zoe,who is a Latinx woman with a high school diploma 
B)  Chloe,who is a Black woman with a master's degree in accounting 
C)  Alison,who is a White college student completing a bachelor's degree in art history 
D)  Kirsten,who is a White woman who never completed her associate degree

Question 4

Based on research on pregnancy and body dissatisfaction,which of the following pregnant women is MOST likely to enjoy positive feelings about her body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rosario,who has begun to gain weight but doesn't yet appear obviously pregnant 
B)  Solange,who is reading celebrity pregnancy blogs about how to "get your body back" 
C)  Kim,who is in her third trimester and whose partner initiates sex multiple times a week 
D)  Keke,who is worried about how her pregnancy is making her clothes appear too tight 
A)  Rosario,who has begun to gain weight but doesn't yet appear obviously pregnant 
B)  Solange,who is reading celebrity pregnancy blogs about how to "get your body back" 
C)  Kim,who is in her third trimester and whose partner initiates sex multiple times a week 
D)  Keke,who is worried about how her pregnancy is making her clothes appear too tight

Question 5

Which of the following refers to the implantation of an egg that was fertilized outside of the body into the uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)  intrauterine insemination 
B)  in vitro fertilization 
C)  assisted technology 
D)  reception of oocytes from partners 
A)  intrauterine insemination 
B)  in vitro fertilization 
C)  assisted technology 
D)  reception of oocytes from partners

Question 6

Which of the following responses to a pregnant women's expression of body dissatisfaction is most likely to help her feel better?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Your body is amazing in how it can create and sustain life." 
B)  "You should join a gym so you can feel more fit and more confident about losing weight after birth." 
C)  "You should read celebrity blogs to get tips on how to 'get your body back.'" 
D)  "It's normal for men to lose sexual interest during the second trimester,so you have nothing to worry about." 
A)  "Your body is amazing in how it can create and sustain life." 
B)  "You should join a gym so you can feel more fit and more confident about losing weight after birth." 
C)  "You should read celebrity blogs to get tips on how to 'get your body back.'" 
D)  "It's normal for men to lose sexual interest during the second trimester,so you have nothing to worry about."

Question 7

Mothers who are ___________ are especially likely to be blamed for their children's problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  single 
B)  lesbian 
C)  poor 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  single 
B)  lesbian 
C)  poor 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following is the clearest sign that ovulation has just occurred,rendering a woman fertile within the next 24 or so hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in body temperature 
B)  a decrease in body temperature 
C)  an increase in the amount of cervical mucous excreted 
D)  a decrease in the quality of cervical mucous excreted 
A)  an increase in body temperature 
B)  a decrease in body temperature 
C)  an increase in the amount of cervical mucous excreted 
D)  a decrease in the quality of cervical mucous excreted

Question 9

Which of the following women living in the United States is most likely to be able to make a truly autonomous decision about what to do in response to an unexpected pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Andi,who is in a secret committed relationship with her professor 
B)  Candy,who works as a hotel maid while her spouse is deployed overseas 
C)  Sandee,who is parenting three children and one stepchild at home 
D)  Mandy,who works as an administrator for a global media company 
A)  Andi,who is in a secret committed relationship with her professor 
B)  Candy,who works as a hotel maid while her spouse is deployed overseas 
C)  Sandee,who is parenting three children and one stepchild at home 
D)  Mandy,who works as an administrator for a global media company

Question 10

A woman's personal choice to become a mother is affected by her

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship with her sexual partner. 
B)  access to financial resources. 
C)  access to contraceptive methods. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  relationship with her sexual partner. 
B)  access to financial resources. 
C)  access to contraceptive methods. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following women is most likely to embrace adoption as a pathway to motherhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Celeste,a White heterosexual woman who identifies as atheist and who has struggled with infertility for 2 years 
B)  Alexis,a Black lesbian woman who has a strong Christian faith 
C)  Aimee,a single White heterosexual woman who has no particular religious affiliation 
D)  Chloe,a Black heterosexual woman without any religious affiliation who is unsure about her fertility status 
A)  Celeste,a White heterosexual woman who identifies as atheist and who has struggled with infertility for 2 years 
B)  Alexis,a Black lesbian woman who has a strong Christian faith 
C)  Aimee,a single White heterosexual woman who has no particular religious affiliation 
D)  Chloe,a Black heterosexual woman without any religious affiliation who is unsure about her fertility status

Question 12

Who is MOST at risk for developing depressive symptoms following an adoption process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ling,who placed her infant for adoption and maintained periodic contact with the adoptive family 
B)  Mary,who placed her infant for adoption but did not receive any information about her infant's new home 
C)  Sally,who adopted an infant who didn't regularly sleep through the night 
D)  Loretta,who adopted a two-year-old who frequently has temper tantrums 
A)  Ling,who placed her infant for adoption and maintained periodic contact with the adoptive family 
B)  Mary,who placed her infant for adoption but did not receive any information about her infant's new home 
C)  Sally,who adopted an infant who didn't regularly sleep through the night 
D)  Loretta,who adopted a two-year-old who frequently has temper tantrums

Question 13

Which of the following women is MOST likely to breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Samantha,age 19,a depressed woman who got married after she found she was pregnant 
B)  Larissa,age 21,an impoverished homeless single mother who is living in her car 
C)  Amanda,age 23,a single college graduate who does not need to work because she is supported by her parents 
D)  Maddy,age 29,a married and financially successful professional tennis coach 
A)  Samantha,age 19,a depressed woman who got married after she found she was pregnant 
B)  Larissa,age 21,an impoverished homeless single mother who is living in her car 
C)  Amanda,age 23,a single college graduate who does not need to work because she is supported by her parents 
D)  Maddy,age 29,a married and financially successful professional tennis coach

Question 14

Describe at least three ways in which the bodily changes of pregnancy create specific psychological and/or social challenges for pregnant women to navigate.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy involves many physical changes

Question 15

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about public adoption?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 85% of the children needing to be placed with a home are newborns. 
B)  Because public adoption is often very expensive,only wealthier individuals pursue this route. 
C)  Public adoptions tend to move quickly. 
D)  Public adoptions can involve unexpected delays and barriers. 
A)  About 85% of the children needing to be placed with a home are newborns. 
B)  Because public adoption is often very expensive,only wealthier individuals pursue this route. 
C)  Public adoptions tend to move quickly. 
D)  Public adoptions can involve unexpected delays and barriers.

Question 16

Which of the following women living in the United States would be considered a social mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jenny,who adopted a 9-month-old infant from China 
B)  Silvia,who adopted a newborn baby from Florida 
C)  Sudha,who became Daniel's stepparent when she married Daniel's dad,Steve 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  Jenny,who adopted a 9-month-old infant from China 
B)  Silvia,who adopted a newborn baby from Florida 
C)  Sudha,who became Daniel's stepparent when she married Daniel's dad,Steve 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 17

Tanisha delivered her first baby vaginally two months ago.She's exhausted and overwhelmed-she won't let anyone else hold the baby,and she can't sleep at night because she checks that her baby is still breathing every twenty minutes.Which term seems to BEST describe Tanisha's current state?

Accepted Answer

A)  postpartum depression 
B)  postpartum anxiety 
C)  the baby blues 
D)  insomnia 
A)  postpartum depression 
B)  postpartum anxiety 
C)  the baby blues 
D)  insomnia

Question 18

Most prospective adoptive parents,during the process of adopting,

Accepted Answer

A)  are evaluated as to whether they are financially prepared to raise a child. 
B)  need to have enough money to pay for legal and other expenses. 
C)  have their medical records reviewed to ensure they are physically fit enough to parent. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct. 
A)  are evaluated as to whether they are financially prepared to raise a child. 
B)  need to have enough money to pay for legal and other expenses. 
C)  have their medical records reviewed to ensure they are physically fit enough to parent. 
D)  All of the answer options are correct.

Question 19

Research suggests that,compared to children raised by lesbian parents,children of heterosexual parents

Accepted Answer

A)  score higher on measures of emotional and social outcomes. 
B)  score higher on measures of academic outcomes. 
C)  experience more physical forms of discipline by their mothers. 
D)  experience closer relationships with their mothers. 
A)  score higher on measures of emotional and social outcomes. 
B)  score higher on measures of academic outcomes. 
C)  experience more physical forms of discipline by their mothers. 
D)  experience closer relationships with their mothers.

Question 20

Which is NOT a common reason described in the text for deciding to have an abortion?

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of childbirth 
B)  not being able to afford a baby 
C)  having relationship problems with one's partner 
D)  wanting to continue with one's education 
A)  fear of childbirth 
B)  not being able to afford a baby 
C)  having relationship problems with one's partner 
D)  wanting to continue with one's education

Which of the following has been shown to contribute to contemporary norms for intensive parenting?

Why might cesarean births be preferred over vaginal births?

Based on maternal mortality statistics,which of the following pregnant women is at GREATEST risk for experiencing a pregnancy-related death?

Based on research on pregnancy and body dissatisfaction,which of the following pregnant women is MOST likely to enjoy positive feelings about her body?

Which of the following refers to the implantation of an egg that was fertilized outside of the body into the uterus?

Which of the following responses to a pregnant women's expression of body dissatisfaction is most likely to help her feel better?

Mothers who are ___________ are especially likely to be blamed for their children's problems.

Which of the following is the clearest sign that ovulation has just occurred,rendering a woman fertile within the next 24 or so hours?

Which of the following women living in the United States is most likely to be able to make a truly autonomous decision about what to do in response to an unexpected pregnancy?

A woman's personal choice to become a mother is affected by her

Which of the following women is most likely to embrace adoption as a pathway to motherhood?

Who is MOST at risk for developing depressive symptoms following an adoption process?

Which of the following women is MOST likely to breastfeed?

Describe at least three ways in which the bodily changes of pregnancy create specific psychological and/or social challenges for pregnant women to navigate.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about public adoption?

Which of the following women living in the United States would be considered a social mother?

Tanisha delivered her first baby vaginally two months ago.She's exhausted and overwhelmed-she won't let anyone else hold the baby,and she can't sleep at night because she checks that her baby is still breathing every twenty minutes.Which term seems to BEST describe Tanisha's current state?

Most prospective adoptive parents,during the process of adopting,

Research suggests that,compared to children raised by lesbian parents,children of heterosexual parents

Which is NOT a common reason described in the text for deciding to have an abortion?

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Exam 9: Reproduction and Mothering

Which of the following has been shown to contribute to contemporary norms for intensive parenting?

Why might cesarean births be preferred over vaginal births?

Based on maternal mortality statistics,which of the following pregnant women is at GREATEST risk for experiencing a pregnancy-related death?

Based on research on pregnancy and body dissatisfaction,which of the following pregnant women is MOST likely to enjoy positive feelings about her body?

Which of the following refers to the implantation of an egg that was fertilized outside of the body into the uterus?

Which of the following responses to a pregnant women's expression of body dissatisfaction is most likely to help her feel better?

Mothers who are ___________ are especially likely to be blamed for their children's problems.

Which of the following is the clearest sign that ovulation has just occurred,rendering a woman fertile within the next 24 or so hours?

Which of the following women living in the United States is most likely to be able to make a truly autonomous decision about what to do in response to an unexpected pregnancy?

A woman's personal choice to become a mother is affected by her

Which of the following women is most likely to embrace adoption as a pathway to motherhood?

Who is MOST at risk for developing depressive symptoms following an adoption process?

Which of the following women is MOST likely to breastfeed?

Describe at least three ways in which the bodily changes of pregnancy create specific psychological and/or social challenges for pregnant women to navigate.

Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement about public adoption?

Which of the following women living in the United States would be considered a social mother?

Tanisha delivered her first baby vaginally two months ago.She's exhausted and overwhelmed-she won't let anyone else hold the baby,and she can't sleep at night because she checks that her baby is still breathing every twenty minutes.Which term seems to BEST describe Tanisha's current state?

Most prospective adoptive parents,during the process of adopting,

Research suggests that,compared to children raised by lesbian parents,children of heterosexual parents

Which is NOT a common reason described in the text for deciding to have an abortion?

A Feminist Psychology of Women

Power and Privilege

Similarities and Differences

Beyond the Sexgender Binary

Gender Socialization

Womens Bodies

Sexuality and Sexualization

Relationships

Work

Older Women

Gender-Based Violence

Mental Health

Tensions, action, and Hope for the Future

Filters