Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  While illicit drugs can cause harm to the fetus, there is little or no risk from over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin or cold medications. 
B)  No drugs of any kind should be used by a pregnant woman without a doctor's approval. 
C)  Drug use by the father, as well as by the mother, may cause fetal defects. 
D)  Cocaine causes subtle impairments in children's cognitive and language abilities. 
A)  While illicit drugs can cause harm to the fetus, there is little or no risk from over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin or cold medications. 
B)  No drugs of any kind should be used by a pregnant woman without a doctor's approval. 
C)  Drug use by the father, as well as by the mother, may cause fetal defects. 
D)  Cocaine causes subtle impairments in children's cognitive and language abilities.

Question 2

Julia finds out from her physician that she needs a vaccination for rubella. Why is it important for her to be vaccinated before she plans to become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The greatest gains in brain and nervous system development occur during the last 12 weeks of a full-term pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Once implantation of the zygote is completed, the ________ stage of prenatal development begins.

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal 
B)  structural 
C)  embryonic 
D)  germinal 
A)  fetal 
B)  structural 
C)  embryonic 
D)  germinal

Question 5

Isaiah's parents discipline him using induction. It is most likely that he will:

Accepted Answer

A)  have poor self-control and poor social skills. 
B)  develop a strong sense of moral feelings. 
C)  fail to internalize moral values. 
D)  be impulsive, unmotivated, and irresponsible. 
A)  have poor self-control and poor social skills. 
B)  develop a strong sense of moral feelings. 
C)  fail to internalize moral values. 
D)  be impulsive, unmotivated, and irresponsible.

Question 6

Adults respond to the same baby differently, depending on how the child is dressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Infants use their perceptual abilities in a random manner until they reach about six weeks of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT true?

Julia finds out from her physician that she needs a vaccination for rubella. Why is it important for her to be vaccinated before she plans to become pregnant?

The greatest gains in brain and nervous system development occur during the last 12 weeks of a full-term pregnancy.

Once implantation of the zygote is completed, the ________ stage of prenatal development begins.

Isaiah's parents discipline him using induction. It is most likely that he will:

Adults respond to the same baby differently, depending on how the child is dressed.

Infants use their perceptual abilities in a random manner until they reach about six weeks of age.

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Exam 13: Development Over the Life Span

Which of the following is NOT true?

Julia finds out from her physician that she needs a vaccination for rubella. Why is it important for her to be vaccinated before she plans to become pregnant?

The greatest gains in brain and nervous system development occur during the last 12 weeks of a full-term pregnancy.

Once implantation of the zygote is completed, the ________ stage of prenatal development begins.

Isaiah's parents discipline him using induction. It is most likely that he will:

Adults respond to the same baby differently, depending on how the child is dressed.

Infants use their perceptual abilities in a random manner until they reach about six weeks of age.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters