Exam 10: Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

What are the positives and negatives of using anesthetics during childbirth? What does the research indicate about the impact on mother and child?

Nicole recently had her first child. Immediately following the birth, she felt somewhat depressed for about 10 days, after which, she felt like her old self again. Which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about postpartum adjustment is TRUE?

Abby was given an injection into her spinal canal, which temporarily numbed her body below the waist. What type of anesthesia was Abby given?

How early can an infant learn to swim voluntarily?

Which of the following is characteristic of the first stage of childbirth?

Father-infant bonding is affected by the father's relationship with the child's mother as well as the

Match the following: -Fetal hormones

Contractions strong enough to expel the baby are caused by

In the study by Als et al. (2003), which of the following was/were related to advances in the motor and cognitive development of preterm infants as well as better parental adjustment?

The likelihood of maternal and infant mortality in any given country is associated with

What is known about episiotomy?

What is the visual acuity of the newborn?

Preterm babies spend more of their time in REM sleep than do full-term babies.

Which of the following appears to be TRUE about the use of the Lamaze method?

Many women experience some level of the blues or depression after pregnancy. How many women experience these feelings? Is this a cultural phenomenon? Why might women experience such feelings?

If we positively reinforce an infant for engaging in a behavior, what kind of learning approach are we utilizing?

Match the following: -Prostaglandins

In his Child Development class, Alex learns that childbirth happens in stages.

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of infant cry?