Question 1

Children who suffer severe protein and calorie shortages at any age may experience stunted growth,a protuberant belly,and extreme apathy.This severe starvation syndrome is called

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Kwashiorkor is the severe starvation syndrome that can cause stunted growth, a protuberant belly, and extreme apathy as a result of severe protein and calorie shortages at any age. The other options (lowest observable effect, Huntington's disease, and proximo-distal development) are not related to this condition.

Question 2

Symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)include

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. The symptoms of FAS include physical abnormalities such as widely spaced eyes, a flattened nose, and a small head circumference. It can also result in intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavior problems, and learning difficulties. Addiction to alcohol and flipper arms are not symptoms of FAS, whereas blindness and shortened limbs can occur in some cases but are not as common as the facial abnormalities and intellectual disabilities.

Question 3

Explain why it is important for a helping professional to be aware of the coaction of genes and environment.Be sure to include a definition and examples of coaction.

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Question 4

Massage therapy for infants has been very successful in promoting weight gain and social interaction,and in decreasing distress in low birth weight infants.Based upon developmental research,what is the best explanation for this?

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Touch is the most developed sense at birth, and it plays a crucial role in soothing and regulating a newborn. Massage therapy has been successful because it provides comforting touch to infants, which helps with weight gain, social interaction, and reducing distress, especially in low birth weight infants.

Question 5

There are several principles that govern the effects of teratogens on the developing fetus.Describe these principles,giving examples.

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Question 6

Robert and Nadine both have been laid off.The couple has inadequate access to food or health care.When they realize that Nadine is pregnant,they feel desperate,and they talk to a social worker at a local clinic about their situation.The social worker is able to provide them with referrals to a food outlet,but she is unable to find a prenatal care clinic that provides free services in their neighborhood.Considering the effects of multiple risk factors,what is the most likely potential value of the social worker's efforts?

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While the social worker was only able to provide a referral to a food outlet and not a free prenatal care clinic, this referral could still have a positive impact on the unborn child's health by increasing the parents' access to adequate nutrition. By reducing this risk factor, the unborn child is likely to be better off even with limited help from the social worker. It is also possible that the referral to the food outlet could alleviate some of the stress of the parents, which could have additional benefits for the unborn child.

Question 7

Genes have their effects on the proteins and enzymes produced by the cell.Yet,there appear to be genetic influences on behavior.Take some example of a behavior or a behavioral disorder,and explain how genes operating at a cellular level could have any effect at the behavioral level.

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Question 8

Of the following,which is the most accurate example of coaction?

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Coaction refers to the concept that the expression of a gene is influenced by other genes or environmental factors. In option A, the expression of genes related to a disorder is influenced by a specific environment, demonstrating coaction between genes and the environment. Options B and D do not involve coaction, as they solely refer to genetic inheritance patterns. Option C suggests an equal influence of genes and environment, which may not always be accurate in explaining the development of a disorder.

Question 9

What advice could you provide a pregnant teenager that might help her assure the good health of her baby?

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