Question 1

The mother starts to feel the fetus move and become active ________.
A) from the time of fertilization
B) in the first trimester
C) in the second trimester
D) in the third trimester

Accepted Answer

Fetal movements can be felt by the mother starting in the second trimester, around weeks 16-25 of pregnancy.

Question 2

Jane and Jack actively discussed having children and jointly decided to conceive a child.The thought of having their own children excited them as well.They are an example of ________ couples.
A) planner
B) acceptance-of-fate
C) ambivalent
D) yes-no

Accepted Answer

Jane and Jack actively discussed and planned to have children, indicating that they are a planner couple.

Question 3

The ________ refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.
A) birth rate
B) growth rate
C) maternity rate
D) total fertility rate

Accepted Answer

The total fertility rate (TFR) refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime. The other options are not accurate descriptions of TFR. The birth rate refers to the number of births per 1,000 people in a population. The growth rate refers to the rate at which a population is increasing or decreasing over time. The maternity rate is not a commonly used term in demography but may refer to the percentage of pregnant women who give birth.

Question 4

Amanda agrees to artificially inseminate herself with Jim's sperm as Jim's wife, Maria, cannot conceive biologically.If Amanda gives birth to Jim and Maria's child, she is referred to as a ________ mother.
A) surrogate
B) test-tube
C) prenatal
D) adoptive

Accepted Answer

A surrogate mother is a woman who carries and gives birth to a child for someone else. In this scenario, Amanda is carrying and giving birth to Jim and Maria's child, but is not biologically related to the child. Therefore, she is a surrogate mother.

Question 5

Lean, a pregnant woman, was advised by doctors to opt for a surgical procedure to remove the baby from her womb because the baby was in an abnormal birth position.The surgical procedure mentioned in this scenario is known as a ________.
A) caesarean section
B) surrogate surgery
C) postnatal operation
D) water birth

Accepted Answer

The surgical procedure mentioned in the scenario, where a baby is removed from the womb due to an abnormal birth position, is known as a caesarean section. Option B, surrogate surgery, is not relevant to this scenario. Option C, postnatal operation, refers to any surgery performed after giving birth, which is also not relevant in this scenario. Option D, water birth, is a natural childbirth process where the mother gives birth in a tub or pool of warm water. It is not relevant in this scenario where a surgical intervention is required. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Question 6

________ are pleasantly surprised and quietly welcoming of a child, even though they have not specifically planned a pregnancy?
A) Planners
B) Acceptance-of-fate couples
C) Ambivalent couples
D) Yes-no couples

Accepted Answer

Acceptance-of-fate couples are those who may not have planned a pregnancy, but they welcome and accept the child with pleasure. They believe that it was meant to happen and view the child as a blessing.

Question 7

Briefly explain why people typically choose to be child free.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain why people typically choose to...

Question 8

Which of the following is typically a feature in the first trimester of an expectant mother?
A) awkwardness and clumsiness
B) frequent nausea, heartburn, and insomnia
C) movement of the fetus
D) frequent backaches

Accepted Answer

During the first trimester, expectant mothers commonly experience frequent nausea, heartburn, and insomnia as a result of hormonal changes and the body adjusting to pregnancy. Awkwardness, clumsiness, movement of the fetus, and frequent backaches typically occur in later stages of pregnancy.

Question 9

The number of live children born every year per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 refers to the ________.
A) paternity rate
B) surrogacy rate
C) infancy rate
D) fertility rate

Accepted Answer

The number of live children born every year per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 refers to the fertility rate.

Question 10

John did not want to have a child, but his wife, Jane, decided to go ahead with the pregnancy regardless of his wishes.They eventually divorced over the situation.John and Jane are an example of a(n)________couple.
A) planner
B) acceptance-of-fate
C) ambivalent
D) yes-no

Accepted Answer

John and Jane's situation exemplifies a yes-no couple, where one person is eager to have a child, while the other is not. They were not able to find a compromise or middle ground, leading to a divorce.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of abortion according to demographics?
A) Abortion is seen least among white, unmarried women.
B) Abortion is most common among married Latinas.
C) The majority of abortions occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
D) The majority of abortions are performed on people who live high-income households.

Accepted Answer

According to demographics, the majority of abortions occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, which is when most women become aware of their pregnancies and make a decision about abortion. The other options are incorrect as there is no evidence to support them.

Question 12

Which of the following causes infertility in men?
A) chemical pollutants
B) endometriosis
C) chlamydia
D) anorexia

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following causes infertility in...

Question 13

How do women differ from men with regard to being child free?
A) Women with a college education and careers are more likely than their male counterparts to be child free.
B) Men are more likely to be child free than women as there has been a steep increase in work-at-home dads.
C) Married men are more likely to be child free when compared to married women.
D) Involuntarily childless women are more likely to be child free than voluntary single men.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women with a higher level of education and career aspirations are more likely to be child free compared to men. This is likely due to societal expectations and gender roles that place a greater emphasis on motherhood for women. There has been an increase in work-at-home dads, but this does not necessarily mean they are child free. Married men are also less likely to be child free compared to married women. Involuntarily childless women may have a stronger desire for children compared to voluntary single men who have chosen to not have children.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of nonmarital births in America?
A) The majority of children born in America are from nonmarital births.
B) Births to unmarried women are similar across racial-ethnic groups.
C) Teenagers account for less than one percent of all nonmarital births.
D) White women have more nonmarital babies than do other groups.

Accepted Answer

White women have more nonmarital babies in terms of absolute numbers, although the rate of nonmarital births is higher among other racial-ethnic groups.

Question 15

Henry argues that having newborns can have a negative effect on fathers.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Henry's claim?
A) Typically, the responsibility for a baby's care tends to fall heavily on new fathers, they are more likely than mothers to experience marital dissatisfaction
B) Between four and ten percent of fathers are found to have postpartum depression symptoms in the first year of their children's birth.
C) Fatherhood has found to enhance the sense of maturity and responsibility in most men.
D) Bonding between the mother and the newborn has always been found to be more endearing and instant than between the father and the newborn.

Accepted Answer

Postpartum depression symptoms in fathers can negatively affect their mental health, supporting Henry's claim about the negative effects of having newborns on fathers.

Question 16

________ have mixed feelings before and after conception and even well into the pregnancy.
A) Yes-no couples
B) Acceptance-of-fate couples
C) Planners
D) Ambivalent couples

Accepted Answer

Ambivalent couples are characterized by mixed feelings before and after conception, and may continue to have conflicting emotions throughout the pregnancy. Yes-no couples tend to have either completely positive or negative feelings about having a child, while acceptance-of-fate couples tend to accept whatever outcome pregnancy brings without necessarily planning or feeling strongly one way or the other. Planners, as the name implies, tend to have a clear plan and positive feelings about having a child.

Question 17

Karen and Tim are having a debate on the benefits and costs of having children.Karen believes that having babies is a benefit, while Tim argues otherwise.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Karen's argument?
A) There has been a steep decline in postpartum depression cases in the country.
B) Child-rearing costs tend to be more in urban areas that in the rural areas.
C) The abortion rate in the country has decreased over the past decade.
D) Most American parents have been found to be overjoyed at the birth of their first baby.

Accepted Answer

The fact that most American parents are overjoyed at the birth of their first baby suggests that having children is perceived as a positive experience for many people. This strengthens Karen's argument that having babies is a benefit. Options A, B, and C do not directly relate to the benefits of having children.

Question 18

________ is the practice of sharing information and maintaining contact between biological and adoptive parents throughout the child's life.
A) Silent adoption
B) Assisted adoption
C) Open adoption
D) Surrogate adoption

Accepted Answer

Open adoption is the practice of sharing information and maintaining contact between biological and adoptive parents throughout the child's life. In contrast, silent adoption involves no contact between biological and adoptive parents, assisted adoption involves professional support during the adoption process, and surrogate adoption involves the use of a surrogate mother to carry and give birth to a child for the adoptive parents.

Question 19

A similarity between teen mothers and women who give birth after the age of 40 is that they both are ________.
A) less likely to be married when compared to mothers between ages 22 and 34
B) more likely to be highly educated when compared to mothers between ages 22 and 34
C) more likely to have babies with birth defects when compared to mothers between ages 22 and 34
D) less likely to have trouble conceiving when compared to mothers between ages 22 and 34

Accepted Answer

Both teen mothers and women who give birth after the age of 40 are more likely to have babies with birth defects compared to mothers between the ages of 22 and 34 due to biological and health-related factors associated with these age groups.

Question 20

James and Marie are a couple that had mixed feelings before and after conception and even well into Marie's pregnancy.They decide to have the baby because James feels strongly about having a child.In this scenario, James and Marie are an example of ________.
A) planner couples
B) acceptance-of-fate couples
C) ambivalent couples
D) yes-no couples

Accepted Answer

James and Marie had mixed feelings both before and after conception, indicating that they were unsure about their decision to have a baby. This puts them in the category of ambivalent couples.

Quiz 11: To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

The mother starts to feel the fetus move and become active ________.

Jane and Jack actively discussed having children and jointly decided to conceive a child.The thought of having their own children excited them as well.They are an example of ________ couples.

The ________ refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her lifetime.

Amanda agrees to artificially inseminate herself with Jim's sperm as Jim's wife, Maria, cannot conceive biologically.If Amanda gives birth to Jim and Maria's child, she is referred to as a ________ mother.

Lean, a pregnant woman, was advised by doctors to opt for a surgical procedure to remove the baby from her womb because the baby was in an abnormal birth position.The surgical procedure mentioned in this scenario is known as a ________.

________ are pleasantly surprised and quietly welcoming of a child, even though they have not specifically planned a pregnancy?

Briefly explain why people typically choose to be child free.

Which of the following is typically a feature in the first trimester of an expectant mother?

The number of live children born every year per 1,000 women ages 15 to 44 refers to the ________.

John did not want to have a child, but his wife, Jane, decided to go ahead with the pregnancy regardless of his wishes.They eventually divorced over the situation.John and Jane are an example of a(n) ________couple.

Which of the following is true of abortion according to demographics?

Which of the following causes infertility in men?

How do women differ from men with regard to being child free?

Which of the following is true of nonmarital births in America?

Henry argues that having newborns can have a negative effect on fathers.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Henry's claim?

________ have mixed feelings before and after conception and even well into the pregnancy.

Karen and Tim are having a debate on the benefits and costs of having children.Karen believes that having babies is a benefit, while Tim argues otherwise.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Karen's argument?

________ is the practice of sharing information and maintaining contact between biological and adoptive parents throughout the child's life.

A similarity between teen mothers and women who give birth after the age of 40 is that they both are ________.

James and Marie are a couple that had mixed feelings before and after conception and even well into Marie's pregnancy.They decide to have the baby because James feels strongly about having a child.In this scenario, James and Marie are an example of ________.