Psychology - Life Span - Chapter 4 - Book Work (Pt 2)

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Psychology 237 Life Span

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1.

A 35-year-old woman who is pregnant is most likely to undergo which type of test for the detection of prenatal chromosomal or genetic abnormalities?
- A.
  
  Pre-implantation testing
- B.
  
  Ultrasound
- C.
  
  Amniocentesis
- D.
  
  Alpha-fetoprotein assay
2.

In order, the correct sequence of prenatal stages of development is:
- A.
  
  Embryo; germinal; fetus
- B.
  
  Germinal; fetus; embryo
- C.
  
  Germinal; embryo; fetus
- D.
  
  Ovum; fetus; embryo
3.

Monika is preparing for the birth of her first child. If all proceeds normally, she can expect that her labor will last about:
- A.
  
  7 hours
- B.
  
  8 hours
- C.
  
  10 hours
- D.
  
  12 hours
4.

Tetracycline and retinoic acid:
- A.
  
  Can be harmful to the human fetus
- B.
  
  Have been proven safe for pregnant women after the embryonic period
- C.
  
  Will prevent spontaneous abortions
- D.
  
  Are safe with used before the fetal period
5.

The teratogen that, if not prevented by immunization, could cause deafness, blindness, and brain damage in the fetus is:
- A.
  
  Rubella (german measles)
- B.
  
  Anoxia
- C.
  
  Aids
- D.
  
  Neural-tube defect
6.

Kangaroo care refers to:
- A.
  
  The rigid attachment formed between mothers and offspring in the animal kingdom
- B.
  
  The fragmented care that the children of single parents often receive
- C.
  
  A program of increased involvement by mothers of low-birthweight infants
- D.
  
  None of the above
7.

Among the characteristics rated on the Apgar scale are:
- A.
  
  Shape of the newborn's head and nose
- B.
  
  Presence of body hair
- C.
  
  Interactive behaviors
- D.
  
  Muscle tone and color
8.

A newborn is classified as low birthweight if he or she weighs less than:
- A.
  
  7 lbs
- B.
  
  6 lbs
- C.
  
  5.5 lbs
- D.
  
  4 lbs
9.

A critical problem for preterm babies is:
- A.
  
  The immaturity of the sex organs - for example, undescended testicles
- B.
  
  Spitting up or hiccupping
- C.
  
  Infection from intravenous feeding
- D.
  
  Breathing difficulties
10.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding alcohol use and pregnancy?
- A.
  
  Alcohol in high doses is a proven teratogen
- B.
  
  Not every pregnant woman who drinks heavily has a newborn with fetal alcohol syndrome
- C.
  
  Most doctors in the US advise pregnant women to use alcohol in moderation during pregnancy
- D.
  
  Only after a fetus is born does fetal alcohol syndrome become apparent
11.

Neurogenesis refers to the process by which:
- A.
  
  The fetal brain develops new neurons
- B.
  
  New connections between neurons develop
- C.
  
  The neural tube forms during the middle trimester
- D.
  
  The cortex folds into layers in order to fit into the skull
12.

Which Apgar score indicates that a newborn is in normal health?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  6
- D.
  
  7
13.

Synaptogenesis refers to the process by which:
- A.
  
  The fetal brain develops new neurons
- B.
  
  New connections between neurons develop
- C.
  
  The neural tube forms during the middle trimester
- D.
  
  The cortex folds into layers in order to fit into the skull
14.

When there is a strong parental alliance:
- A.
  
  Mother and father cooperate because of their mutual commitment to their children
- B.
  
  The parents agree to support each other in their shared parental roles
- C.
  
  Children are likely to thrive
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

The critical period for preventing physical defects appears to be the:
- A.
  
  Zygote period
- B.
  
  Embryonic period
- C.
  
  Fetal period
- D.
  
  Entire pregnancy