Question 1

Development from the head downward is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalocaudal. 
B)  proximodistal. 
C)  primitive. 
D)  adaptive. 
E)  sensorimotor. 
A)  cephalocaudal. 
B)  proximodistal. 
C)  primitive. 
D)  adaptive. 
E)  sensorimotor.

Question 2

When two-week-old Carlos lies in his crib with eyes closed, breathes irregularly, and develops small twitches, he is in a(n) ________ state.

Accepted Answer

A)  active awake 
B)  active sleep 
C)  deep sleep 
D)  quiet awake 
E)  crying and fussing 
A)  active awake 
B)  active sleep 
C)  deep sleep 
D)  quiet awake 
E)  crying and fussing

Question 3

Three-month-old Willie is crying, and his cry is loud and intense. Willie is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  angry. 
B)  in pain. 
C)  hungry. 
D)  feeling distress. 
E)  just spoiled. 
A)  angry. 
B)  in pain. 
C)  hungry. 
D)  feeling distress. 
E)  just spoiled.

Question 4

Studies conducted several decades ago confirmed that the presence of fathers during delivery contributes to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer requests for medication. 
B)  less pain for the mother. 
C)  fewer delivery complications. 
D)  greater attachment to the infant. 
E)  shorter labor/delivery times. 
A)  fewer requests for medication. 
B)  less pain for the mother. 
C)  fewer delivery complications. 
D)  greater attachment to the infant. 
E)  shorter labor/delivery times.

Question 5

Persistence of the primitive reflexes past the normal point

Accepted Answer

A)  is a sign of neurological maturation, indicating that the infant is normal. 
B)  aids in the development of the infant's social skills. 
C)  may suggest some neurological damage or dysfunction. 
D)  indicates that the infant's cerebral cortex is continuing to develop on time. 
E)  will only occur if reinforced. 
A)  is a sign of neurological maturation, indicating that the infant is normal. 
B)  aids in the development of the infant's social skills. 
C)  may suggest some neurological damage or dysfunction. 
D)  indicates that the infant's cerebral cortex is continuing to develop on time. 
E)  will only occur if reinforced.

Question 6

The epidural block given during labor and delivery is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  analgesic. 
B)  tranquilizer. 
C)  general anesthesia. 
D)  sedative. 
E)  local anesthesia. 
A)  analgesic. 
B)  tranquilizer. 
C)  general anesthesia. 
D)  sedative. 
E)  local anesthesia.

Question 7

Ray and Jane's baby weighs 2300 grams. She is

Accepted Answer

A)  very low birth weight. 
B)  preterm. 
C)  low birth weight. 
D)  small for date. 
E)  extremely low birth weight. 
A)  very low birth weight. 
B)  preterm. 
C)  low birth weight. 
D)  small for date. 
E)  extremely low birth weight.

Question 8

What do know about why a woman enters labor?

Accepted Answer

Several theories exist; one is rhythmic

Question 9

Reflexes that are essential to an infant's survival but gradually disappear in the first year of life are called __________ reflexes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reflexes that are essential to an infant's...

Question 10

The first time a newborn baby hears the dog bark, he or she will show at least a mild "startle" response. But if the dog keeps on barking, the baby will gradually stop reacting. This illustrates what process?

Accepted Answer

A)  habituation 
B)  maturation 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  operant conditioning 
E)  schematic processing 
A)  habituation 
B)  maturation 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  operant conditioning 
E)  schematic processing

Question 11

Ms. Yang's baby was delivered through an abdominal incision rather than vaginally. Ms. Yang had a __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ms. Yang's baby was delivered through an...

Question 12

Define cesarean section, cite the frequency and reasons for use, and the controversy over when and why it should be used.

Accepted Answer

In cesarean sections, the baby is delive

Question 13

All of the following call for a cesarean section EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  breech presentation. 
B)  fetal distress during delivery. 
C)  cosmetic concerns of the mother. 
D)  a fetus too large to be delivered vaginally. 
E)  aggravation of a maternal health condition. 
A)  breech presentation. 
B)  fetal distress during delivery. 
C)  cosmetic concerns of the mother. 
D)  a fetus too large to be delivered vaginally. 
E)  aggravation of a maternal health condition.

Question 14

Roberto has dishabituated. This indicates that he

Accepted Answer

A)  notices some significant change in the environment. 
B)  has been classically conditioned. 
C)  is delayed in brain development. 
D)  is suffering from sensory deprivation. 
E)  is no longer reinforced for habituating. 
A)  notices some significant change in the environment. 
B)  has been classically conditioned. 
C)  is delayed in brain development. 
D)  is suffering from sensory deprivation. 
E)  is no longer reinforced for habituating.

Question 15

Smoking by pregnant women may lead to later

Accepted Answer

A)  confusion. 
B)  behavior problems. 
C)  maternal despair. 
D)  paternal anger. 
A)  confusion. 
B)  behavior problems. 
C)  maternal despair. 
D)  paternal anger.

Question 16

All of the following are true of prepared childbirth EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  someone, often the father, acts as labor coach. 
B)  the woman and coach attend prepared childbirth classes. 
C)  the woman is trained to focus on her breathing. 
D)  natural pain killing drugs are used. 
E)  relaxation techniques are used to deal with the physical discomfort of contractions. 
A)  someone, often the father, acts as labor coach. 
B)  the woman and coach attend prepared childbirth classes. 
C)  the woman is trained to focus on her breathing. 
D)  natural pain killing drugs are used. 
E)  relaxation techniques are used to deal with the physical discomfort of contractions.

Question 17

An assessment method used with newborns that involves a skilled examiner checking the neonate's responses to stimuli, reflexes, muscle tone, alertness, and cuddliness is called the __________ .

Accepted Answer

Brazelton

Question 18

Margie is having her first baby and is about to go into the second stage of labor. You can tell her that for mothers giving birth for the first time, the second stage of labor typically lasts

Accepted Answer

A)  10 minutes. 
B)  50 minutes. 
C)  two to three hours. 
D)  12 hours. 
E)  16 hours. 
A)  10 minutes. 
B)  50 minutes. 
C)  two to three hours. 
D)  12 hours. 
E)  16 hours.

Question 19

Alegra will be attended by a midwife when she gives birth. Where is the birth most likely to take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional hospital maternity unit 
B)  hospital-based birth center 
C)  birthing room 
D)  freestanding birth center or home 
E)  birthing pool 
A)  traditional hospital maternity unit 
B)  hospital-based birth center 
C)  birthing room 
D)  freestanding birth center or home 
E)  birthing pool

Question 20

Kelly was born before 38 weeks of gestation. She would, therefore, be labeled

Accepted Answer

A)  small for date. 
B)  low birth weight. 
C)  extremely low birth weight. 
D)  preterm. 
E)  pregestation. 
A)  small for date. 
B)  low birth weight. 
C)  extremely low birth weight. 
D)  preterm. 
E)  pregestation.

Development from the head downward is called

When two-week-old Carlos lies in his crib with eyes closed, breathes irregularly, and develops small twitches, he is in a(n) ________ state.

Three-month-old Willie is crying, and his cry is loud and intense. Willie is most likely

Studies conducted several decades ago confirmed that the presence of fathers during delivery contributes to all of the following EXCEPT

Persistence of the primitive reflexes past the normal point

The epidural block given during labor and delivery is a form of

Ray and Jane's baby weighs 2300 grams. She is

What do know about why a woman enters labor?

Reflexes that are essential to an infant's survival but gradually disappear in the first year of life are called __________ reflexes.

The first time a newborn baby hears the dog bark, he or she will show at least a mild "startle" response. But if the dog keeps on barking, the baby will gradually stop reacting. This illustrates what process?

Ms. Yang's baby was delivered through an abdominal incision rather than vaginally. Ms. Yang had a __________ .

Define cesarean section, cite the frequency and reasons for use, and the controversy over when and why it should be used.

All of the following call for a cesarean section EXCEPT

Roberto has dishabituated. This indicates that he

Smoking by pregnant women may lead to later

All of the following are true of prepared childbirth EXCEPT

An assessment method used with newborns that involves a skilled examiner checking the neonate's responses to stimuli, reflexes, muscle tone, alertness, and cuddliness is called the __________ .

Margie is having her first baby and is about to go into the second stage of labor. You can tell her that for mothers giving birth for the first time, the second stage of labor typically lasts

Alegra will be attended by a midwife when she gives birth. Where is the birth most likely to take place?

Kelly was born before 38 weeks of gestation. She would, therefore, be labeled

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Exam 3: Birth and Early Infancy

Development from the head downward is called

When two-week-old Carlos lies in his crib with eyes closed, breathes irregularly, and develops small twitches, he is in a(n) ________ state.

Three-month-old Willie is crying, and his cry is loud and intense. Willie is most likely

Studies conducted several decades ago confirmed that the presence of fathers during delivery contributes to all of the following EXCEPT

Persistence of the primitive reflexes past the normal point

The epidural block given during labor and delivery is a form of

Ray and Jane's baby weighs 2300 grams. She is

What do know about why a woman enters labor?

Reflexes that are essential to an infant's survival but gradually disappear in the first year of life are called __________ reflexes.

The first time a newborn baby hears the dog bark, he or she will show at least a mild "startle" response. But if the dog keeps on barking, the baby will gradually stop reacting. This illustrates what process?

Ms. Yang's baby was delivered through an abdominal incision rather than vaginally. Ms. Yang had a __________ .

Define cesarean section, cite the frequency and reasons for use, and the controversy over when and why it should be used.

All of the following call for a cesarean section EXCEPT

Roberto has dishabituated. This indicates that he

Smoking by pregnant women may lead to later

All of the following are true of prepared childbirth EXCEPT

An assessment method used with newborns that involves a skilled examiner checking the neonate's responses to stimuli, reflexes, muscle tone, alertness, and cuddliness is called the __________ .

Margie is having her first baby and is about to go into the second stage of labor. You can tell her that for mothers giving birth for the first time, the second stage of labor typically lasts

Alegra will be attended by a midwife when she gives birth. Where is the birth most likely to take place?

Kelly was born before 38 weeks of gestation. She would, therefore, be labeled

Basic Issues in the Study of Development

Prenatal Development

Physical Development

Perceptual Development

Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process

Cognitive Development Ii: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities

The Development of Language

Personality Development: Alternative Views

Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles

The Development of Social Relationships

Thinking About Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development

The Ecology of Development: the Child Within the Family System

Beyond the Family: the Impact of the Broader Culture

Atypical Development

Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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