Question 1

Research suggests that oxytocin can help people low in social competence accurately read the emotions of others.

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Studies have found that administration of oxytocin can enhance social cognition, including the ability to accurately read facial expressions and emotions in others, especially in individuals with lower social competence.

Question 2

In a newborn,over one-third of the infants body length is comprised of the infant's head.

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In a newborn, the head comprises about one-fourth of the total body length, not over one-third.

Question 3

Describe the Apgar scale,and explain how it is used.What do each of the letters stand for?

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Question 4

In the Himalayas,sometimes a piece of the umbilical cord is saved and placed in a metal bead that the child then wears.

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This is a common practice in some Himalayan cultures, where the umbilical cord is considered sacred and is saved as a symbol of life and connection to the mother. It is placed in a metal bead or container, which is then worn by the child as a pendant or bracelet.

Question 5

Whereas in the prenatal environment the newborns temperature is relatively constant,after birth is fluctuates with mother's mood.

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The newborn's temperature after birth fluctuates due to factors such as the environment, amount of clothing, and level of activity. It is not directly affected by the mother's mood.

Question 6

The cutting between the vagina and anus to enlarge the vaginal opening and aide delivery is called an epidural.

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The cutting between the vagina and anus to enlarge the vaginal opening and aide delivery is called an episiotomy. An epidural is a type of anesthesia given during childbirth to numb the lower body.

Question 7

In a natural or prepared childbirth,use of drugs to reduce pain is the norm.

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In a natural childbirth, the goal is often to minimize or completely avoid the use of drugs for pain relief, focusing instead on non-medical pain management techniques. Prepared childbirth may involve education on various pain management options, including drug-free methods.

Question 8

List some parental behaviors that can maximize parent-child bonding.

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Question 9

By the 1920s,over 65% of deliveries in the United States took place in hospitals.

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Hospital births became more common in the United States in the early 20th century, and by the 1920s, over 65% of deliveries were taking place in hospitals. Prior to this, most births occurred at home with the assistance of midwives.

Question 10

Colostrum is a special high-protein type of milk that aids in the immune system of the infant.

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Colostrum contains antibodies and immune cells that help protect the newborn from infections and diseases. It also helps in the maturation of the digestive system and promotes growth and development.

Question 11

Ken and Kristie have a low-birth-weight baby.What babies are included in this category? What factors contribute to low birth weight?

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Question 12

The Apgar scale measures the neonate's response to the environment.

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The Apgar scale measures the newborn's physical condition immediately after birth, assessing heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color.

Question 13

Cesarean delivery is on the rise in the United States.

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Question 14

Describe Harry and Margaret Harlow's experiment with rhesus monkeys.What do you think these researchers might have hypothesized about mother-infant bonding prior to conducting their research? What were the methods and results of this research? What does this study suggest about early bonding between infants and their mothers?

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Question 15

The protein corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)promotes maturation of the fetal lungs to ready them for life outside the womb.

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CRH is a hormone that is released in response to stress and plays a role in the maturation of the fetal lungs during pregnancy to prepare for the transition to breathing outside of the womb.

Question 16

The act or process of giving birth is called parturition.

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Parturition refers to the act or process of giving birth.

Question 17

The stages of childbirth in order are: dilatation of the cervix,emergence of the baby,and delivery of the placenta.

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This is the correct order of the stages of childbirth.

Question 18

Braxton-Hicks contractions indicate that a woman is going into labor.

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Braxton-Hicks contractions are "practice" contractions that occur throughout pregnancy but do not indicate the onset of labor. Real labor contractions are typically more frequent and intense than Braxton-Hicks contractions.

Question 19

While most babies are born without complications,some childbirth complications can endanger mothers and their newborn babies.Explain some of these complications,and describe what can be done to minimize the risk of complications.

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Question 20

A baby is a neonate for the first 2 months of life.

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A baby is considered a neonate for the first 28 days (or 4 weeks) of life.

Quiz 5: Birth and the Newborn Baby