Psychology - Life Span - Chapter 4 - Book Work (Pt 3 - T/F)

10 Questions | By Nursing_student | Updated: Mar 17, 2022 | Attempts: 80

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In chapter four of our ongoing quiz series on life span, we look at more questions regarding life and its various phases – these include topics like conception, new-born babies, behaviour and more. What can you tell us?

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1.

Newborns can recognize some of what they heard while in the womb.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Eight weeks after conception, the embryo has formed almost all the basic organs.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Only 1 % of births in the US take place in the home.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

In general, behavioral teratogens have the greatest effect during the embryonic period.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

The effects of cigarette smoking during pregnancy remain highly controversial.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The Apgar scale is used to measure vital signs such as heart rate, breathing and reflexes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Newborns usually cry on their own, moments after birth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Research has shown that immediate mother-infant contact at birth is necessary for the normal emotional development of the child.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Low birthweight is often correlated with maternal malnutrition.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Cesarean sections are rarely performed in the US today because of the resulting danger to the fetus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False