Question 1

Newborns typically weigh

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A)  fifteen to twenty pounds. 
B)  ten to fifteen pounds. 
C)  five-and-a-half to ten pounds. 
D)  three to seven-and-a-half pounds. 
A)  fifteen to twenty pounds. 
B)  ten to fifteen pounds. 
C)  five-and-a-half to ten pounds. 
D)  three to seven-and-a-half pounds.

Question 2

Alexandra owns three cats.Although pregnant,she continues to care for her cats,often changing the litter box.Alexandra is at risk of contracting

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A)  cholera. 
B)  toxoplasmosis. 
C)  varicellazoster. 
D)  cytornegalovirus. 
A)  cholera. 
B)  toxoplasmosis. 
C)  varicellazoster. 
D)  cytornegalovirus.

Question 3

Discuss how the sociocultural context in which pregnancy occurs may have an important influence on prenatal development.Include examples that illustrate the impact of drugs,diseases,and the woman's social and emotional experiences during pregnancy.

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Answers will vary,but should i

Question 4

With in vitro fertilization,sperm is injected in the prospective mother's uterus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss some of the risks that can affect the child during the birth process and any steps that can be taken to minimize them.

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Answers will vary,but should i

Question 6

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is more extensive assessment than the Apgar Scale.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The predictive validity of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale for long-term development is only modest.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In general,low-birth-weight infants

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A)  lag behind other children in development. 
B)  outperform their age-mates on developmental measures. 
C)  suffer no developmental consequences. 
D)  will develop better social skills than other children. 
A)  lag behind other children in development. 
B)  outperform their age-mates on developmental measures. 
C)  suffer no developmental consequences. 
D)  will develop better social skills than other children.

Question 9

Identify and describe the three major structures present in the womb that support the embryo and fetus.

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Answers will vary,but should i

Question 10

How do the disease rubella,the atomic bomb,and the drug thalidomide relate to the field of teratology?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but should include a d

Question 11

The blastocyst begins to attach itself to the uterine wall around the sixth day after conception.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Binge drinking is considered four or five drinks within a relatively short period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most likely method of assisted reproduction selected by couples when the male carries a genetic disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial insemination by donor. 
B)  artificial insemination by the male partner. 
C)  in vitro fertilization with the sperm of the male partner. 
D)  in vitro fertilization with a donated egg. 
A)  artificial insemination by donor. 
B)  artificial insemination by the male partner. 
C)  in vitro fertilization with the sperm of the male partner. 
D)  in vitro fertilization with a donated egg.

Question 14

The risks to the fetus from smoking are insubstantial.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Because the umbilical cord continues to pulse after birth,in many societies the umbilical cord is cut off

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A)  immediately after delivery 
B)  several minutes after birth 
C)  just before leaving the hospital 
D)  a week post delivery 
A)  immediately after delivery 
B)  several minutes after birth 
C)  just before leaving the hospital 
D)  a week post delivery

Question 16

Medical concerns are linked to the use of fertility drugs because

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A)  they increase the risk of multiple pregnancies,which can be dangerous. 
B)  not all of the drug treatments are approved by the FDA. 
C)  the treatments are expensive. 
D)  there is a wealth of evidence that suggests the drugs produce teratogenic effects. 
A)  they increase the risk of multiple pregnancies,which can be dangerous. 
B)  not all of the drug treatments are approved by the FDA. 
C)  the treatments are expensive. 
D)  there is a wealth of evidence that suggests the drugs produce teratogenic effects.

Question 17

How do compensatory stimulation,enriching stimulation,and kangaroo care provide appropriate care for infants with low birth weight? Discuss the role of the Newborn Individual Development Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)in the development of low-birth-weight children.

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Answers will vary,but should include a d

Question 18

Charlotte is three months pregnant and has been under a high degree of stress.Based on this information,Charlotte is likely to have a

Accepted Answer

A)  more painful delivery. 
B)  less painful delivery. 
C)  shorter gestation length. 
D)  longer gestation length. 
A)  more painful delivery. 
B)  less painful delivery. 
C)  shorter gestation length. 
D)  longer gestation length.

Question 19

Peggy is a healthy woman over the age of thirty-five.She should expect to

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A)  deliver a low-birth-weight baby. 
B)  develop gestational diabetes. 
C)  develop gestational hypertension. 
D)  deliver a healthy infant. 
A)  deliver a low-birth-weight baby. 
B)  develop gestational diabetes. 
C)  develop gestational hypertension. 
D)  deliver a healthy infant.

Question 20

Identify and briefly describe the three stages of prenatal development.

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The prenatal period is the first.It last

Newborns typically weigh

Alexandra owns three cats.Although pregnant,she continues to care for her cats,often changing the litter box.Alexandra is at risk of contracting

Discuss how the sociocultural context in which pregnancy occurs may have an important influence on prenatal development.Include examples that illustrate the impact of drugs,diseases,and the woman's social and emotional experiences during pregnancy.

With in vitro fertilization,sperm is injected in the prospective mother's uterus.

Discuss some of the risks that can affect the child during the birth process and any steps that can be taken to minimize them.

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is more extensive assessment than the Apgar Scale.

The predictive validity of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale for long-term development is only modest.

In general,low-birth-weight infants

Identify and describe the three major structures present in the womb that support the embryo and fetus.

How do the disease rubella,the atomic bomb,and the drug thalidomide relate to the field of teratology?

The blastocyst begins to attach itself to the uterine wall around the sixth day after conception.

Binge drinking is considered four or five drinks within a relatively short period of time.

The most likely method of assisted reproduction selected by couples when the male carries a genetic disorder is

The risks to the fetus from smoking are insubstantial.

Because the umbilical cord continues to pulse after birth,in many societies the umbilical cord is cut off

Medical concerns are linked to the use of fertility drugs because

How do compensatory stimulation,enriching stimulation,and kangaroo care provide appropriate care for infants with low birth weight? Discuss the role of the Newborn Individual Development Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)in the development of low-birth-weight children.

Charlotte is three months pregnant and has been under a high degree of stress.Based on this information,Charlotte is likely to have a

Peggy is a healthy woman over the age of thirty-five.She should expect to

Identify and briefly describe the three stages of prenatal development.

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Exam 4: The Prenatal Period and Birth

Newborns typically weigh

Alexandra owns three cats.Although pregnant,she continues to care for her cats,often changing the litter box.Alexandra is at risk of contracting

Discuss how the sociocultural context in which pregnancy occurs may have an important influence on prenatal development.Include examples that illustrate the impact of drugs,diseases,and the woman's social and emotional experiences during pregnancy.

With in vitro fertilization,sperm is injected in the prospective mother's uterus.

Discuss some of the risks that can affect the child during the birth process and any steps that can be taken to minimize them.

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is more extensive assessment than the Apgar Scale.

The predictive validity of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale for long-term development is only modest.

In general,low-birth-weight infants

Identify and describe the three major structures present in the womb that support the embryo and fetus.

How do the disease rubella,the atomic bomb,and the drug thalidomide relate to the field of teratology?

The blastocyst begins to attach itself to the uterine wall around the sixth day after conception.

Binge drinking is considered four or five drinks within a relatively short period of time.

The most likely method of assisted reproduction selected by couples when the male carries a genetic disorder is

The risks to the fetus from smoking are insubstantial.

Because the umbilical cord continues to pulse after birth,in many societies the umbilical cord is cut off

Medical concerns are linked to the use of fertility drugs because

How do compensatory stimulation,enriching stimulation,and kangaroo care provide appropriate care for infants with low birth weight? Discuss the role of the Newborn Individual Development Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)in the development of low-birth-weight children.

Charlotte is three months pregnant and has been under a high degree of stress.Based on this information,Charlotte is likely to have a

Peggy is a healthy woman over the age of thirty-five.She should expect to

Identify and briefly describe the three stages of prenatal development.

Themes and Theories

Studying Child Development

Genetics and Heredity

Brain, Motor Skill, and Physical Development

Basic Learning and Perception

Language

Cognition

Social Cognition

Achievement

Emotion

Self and Values

Gender

The Family

Peers

Beyond Family and Peers

Filters