Question 1

The epigenetic view of development states that development is

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes less influenced by heredity and more influenced by environments as people grow older. 
B)  becomes more influenced by heredity and less influenced by environment as people grow older. 
C)  is influenced 50 percent by heredity and 50 percent by environment. 
D)  is the result of an ongoing, bidirectional interchange between heredity and the environment. 
A)  becomes less influenced by heredity and more influenced by environments as people grow older. 
B)  becomes more influenced by heredity and less influenced by environment as people grow older. 
C)  is influenced 50 percent by heredity and 50 percent by environment. 
D)  is the result of an ongoing, bidirectional interchange between heredity and the environment.

Question 2

Which of the following is a double-helix-shaped molecule that contains genetic information?

Accepted Answer

A)  chromosome 
B)  genotype 
C)  DNA 
D)  gene 
A)  chromosome 
B)  genotype 
C)  DNA 
D)  gene

Question 3

What is the emerging view among developmentalists about the contributions of both heredity and the environment to development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heredity plays the dominant role in developmental trajectory. 
B)  Environment plays the dominant role in developmental trajectory. 
C)  Genes influence complex behaviors and generally lead to a developmental trajectory, but said trajectory is dependent on environment as well. 
D)  Genes determine developmental trajectory largely regardless of environment. 
A)  Heredity plays the dominant role in developmental trajectory. 
B)  Environment plays the dominant role in developmental trajectory. 
C)  Genes influence complex behaviors and generally lead to a developmental trajectory, but said trajectory is dependent on environment as well. 
D)  Genes determine developmental trajectory largely regardless of environment.

Question 4

Which of the following paternal characteristics is LEAST likely to affect a child's development if the father is younger than 40 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to lead and radiation 
B)  exposure to certain pesticides and petrochemicals 
C)  cigarette smoking 
D)  age 
A)  exposure to lead and radiation 
B)  exposure to certain pesticides and petrochemicals 
C)  cigarette smoking 
D)  age

Question 5

List three developmental characteristics or events from each of the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods of prenatal development.

Accepted Answer

Germinal
-takes place in first 2 weeks a

Question 6

If the fetus is in a breech position,

Accepted Answer

A)  the head of the fetus will emerge first during delivery. 
B)  a cesarean section will not be recommended because it will compromise the safe delivery of the baby. 
C)  delivery will be easy and cause less complications. 
D)  the fetus will be at increased risk for respiratory problems during delivery. 
A)  the head of the fetus will emerge first during delivery. 
B)  a cesarean section will not be recommended because it will compromise the safe delivery of the baby. 
C)  delivery will be easy and cause less complications. 
D)  the fetus will be at increased risk for respiratory problems during delivery.

Question 7

A Norwegian study found the same level of increased risk for fetal deaths in mothers over 30 as in

Accepted Answer

A)  mothers aged 16 and under. 
B)  25 to 29-year old mothers who used antidepressants. 
C)  mothers aged 42 and older. 
D)  25 to 29-year-old mothers who were overweight. 
A)  mothers aged 16 and under. 
B)  25 to 29-year old mothers who used antidepressants. 
C)  mothers aged 42 and older. 
D)  25 to 29-year-old mothers who were overweight.

Question 8

Define a teratogen and list five teratogens.

Accepted Answer

A teratogen is any agent that can cause

Question 9

Natural selection favors individuals of a species that are best able to _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  survive; reproduce 
B)  find food; hide 
C)  survive change; adapt 
D)  change; adapt 
A)  survive; reproduce 
B)  find food; hide 
C)  survive change; adapt 
D)  change; adapt

Question 10

List three environmental hazards that can endanger the fetus.

Accepted Answer

1. radiation
2. toxi

Question 11

Define fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and list two possible abnormalities that can occur as a result.

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are a c

Question 12

Hannah is an "easy" child. She rarely cries and is cooperative and pleasant. As a result, she receives much attention and nurturing. This is an example of which type of genotype-environment correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive 
B)  evocative 
C)  active 
D)  niche-picking 
A)  passive 
B)  evocative 
C)  active 
D)  niche-picking

Question 13

Which of the following has 23 unpaired chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygotes 
B)  the sperm and egg 
C)  mitosis 
D)  chromosome 
A)  zygotes 
B)  the sperm and egg 
C)  mitosis 
D)  chromosome

Question 14

A bidirectional view of evolutionism suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  social behavior is a product of evolved biology. 
B)  evolved biology is a product of social behavior. 
C)  environmental and biological conditions influence each other. 
D)  evolution dictates social behavior. 
A)  social behavior is a product of evolved biology. 
B)  evolved biology is a product of social behavior. 
C)  environmental and biological conditions influence each other. 
D)  evolution dictates social behavior.

Question 15

Melissa plans to use the prepared childbirth method during labor and delivery. Which of the following will she employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonprescription drugs to reduce pain 
B)  prescription drugs to reduce pain 
C)  Lamaze breathing 
D)  prescription drugs to promote contraction 
A)  nonprescription drugs to reduce pain 
B)  prescription drugs to reduce pain 
C)  Lamaze breathing 
D)  prescription drugs to promote contraction

Question 16

Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests could detect an elevated risk for spina bifida but not the actual condition in the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound sonography 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  maternal blood screening 
D)  chorionic villi sampling 
A)  ultrasound sonography 
B)  amniocentesis 
C)  maternal blood screening 
D)  chorionic villi sampling

Question 17

People who have hemophilia or fragile-X syndrome are

Accepted Answer

A)  equally distributed among females and males. 
B)  mostly females. 
C)  mostly males. 
D)  those who have mutated genes carried on the Y chromosome. 
A)  equally distributed among females and males. 
B)  mostly females. 
C)  mostly males. 
D)  those who have mutated genes carried on the Y chromosome.

Question 18

Which of the following is a method to reduce pain during delivery without using medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  waterbirth 
B)  massage 
C)  acupuncture 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  waterbirth 
B)  massage 
C)  acupuncture 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a nonsmoker, her baby is MORE likely to suffer from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  facial and limb deformities 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome 
C)  cleft palate 
D)  tremors and increased general irritability 
A)  facial and limb deformities 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome 
C)  cleft palate 
D)  tremors and increased general irritability

Question 20

_____ syndrome causes males to have undeveloped testes, enlarged breasts, and tallness. Boys with this chromosomal disorder often have language, academic, attentional, and motor impairments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Down 
B)  Klinefelter 
C)  Turner 
D)  Fragile X 
A)  Down 
B)  Klinefelter 
C)  Turner 
D)  Fragile X

The epigenetic view of development states that development is

Which of the following is a double-helix-shaped molecule that contains genetic information?

What is the emerging view among developmentalists about the contributions of both heredity and the environment to development?

Which of the following paternal characteristics is LEAST likely to affect a child's development if the father is younger than 40 years of age?

List three developmental characteristics or events from each of the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods of prenatal development.

If the fetus is in a breech position,

A Norwegian study found the same level of increased risk for fetal deaths in mothers over 30 as in

Define a teratogen and list five teratogens.

Natural selection favors individuals of a species that are best able to _ and _.

List three environmental hazards that can endanger the fetus.

Define fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and list two possible abnormalities that can occur as a result.

Hannah is an "easy" child. She rarely cries and is cooperative and pleasant. As a result, she receives much attention and nurturing. This is an example of which type of genotype-environment correlation?

Which of the following has 23 unpaired chromosomes?

A bidirectional view of evolutionism suggests that

Melissa plans to use the prepared childbirth method during labor and delivery. Which of the following will she employ?

Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests could detect an elevated risk for spina bifida but not the actual condition in the fetus?

People who have hemophilia or fragile-X syndrome are

Which of the following is a method to reduce pain during delivery without using medication?

Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a nonsmoker, her baby is MORE likely to suffer from which of the following?

_____ syndrome causes males to have undeveloped testes, enlarged breasts, and tallness. Boys with this chromosomal disorder often have language, academic, attentional, and motor impairments.

Introduction

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

The epigenetic view of development states that development is

Which of the following is a double-helix-shaped molecule that contains genetic information?

What is the emerging view among developmentalists about the contributions of both heredity and the environment to development?

Which of the following paternal characteristics is LEAST likely to affect a child's development if the father is younger than 40 years of age?

List three developmental characteristics or events from each of the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods of prenatal development.

If the fetus is in a breech position,

A Norwegian study found the same level of increased risk for fetal deaths in mothers over 30 as in

Define a teratogen and list five teratogens.

Natural selection favors individuals of a species that are best able to _____ and _____.

List three environmental hazards that can endanger the fetus.

Define fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and list two possible abnormalities that can occur as a result.

Hannah is an "easy" child. She rarely cries and is cooperative and pleasant. As a result, she receives much attention and nurturing. This is an example of which type of genotype-environment correlation?

Which of the following has 23 unpaired chromosomes?

A bidirectional view of evolutionism suggests that

Melissa plans to use the prepared childbirth method during labor and delivery. Which of the following will she employ?

Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests could detect an elevated risk for spina bifida but not the actual condition in the fetus?

People who have hemophilia or fragile-X syndrome are

Which of the following is a method to reduce pain during delivery without using medication?

Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a nonsmoker, her baby is MORE likely to suffer from which of the following?

_____ syndrome causes males to have undeveloped testes, enlarged breasts, and tallness. Boys with this chromosomal disorder often have language, academic, attentional, and motor impairments.

Introduction

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters

Natural selection favors individuals of a species that are best able to _ and _.