Question 1

Amelia has been quite stressed lately and is very alarmed when she goes into labor at 30 weeks of gestation.Her baby has not finished the _______ period of prenatal development.It _______ live outside of the womb.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Julia is pregnant and she wants to keep healthy throughout her pregnancy.Since her house is old,she has it checked for lead paint because she is afraid of the effect of _______ on the fetus.

Accepted Answer

Teratogens are substances or environmental factors that can harm the development of a fetus during pregnancy. Lead is a known teratogen that can cause developmental delays and cognitive problems in children exposed to it in utero. Therefore, Julia's concern about lead paint is valid as she wants to ensure her baby's healthy development. Infections, premature birth, and nature are not directly related to the potential harm of lead paint on a fetus.

Question 3

Shayne works as a researcher conducting studies in developmental psychology.Which of the research questions is Shayne LEAST likely to address in his work?

Accepted Answer

Research in developmental psychology focuses on the growth and change in individuals throughout their lifespan, particularly in areas such as cognitive development, emotional growth, and social behavior. Question A, which asks about the processing of auditory information in the brain, is more related to cognitive neuroscience or neuropsychology than to developmental psychology, making it the least likely question for Shayne to address in his work.

Question 4

Malcolm knows that environmental factors can influence his child in many different ways and they first begin to have an effect on children

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors can begin to influence a child as early as about two weeks after conception, impacting their development from the earliest stages of life.

Question 5

Camden is explaining all the different stages of development he has learned in his introductory psychology class.Which of the following is the correct order for all of the periods of human development?

Accepted Answer

The correct order for all of the periods of human development is prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood. This is the order in which humans develop, starting with prenatal development and continuing through infancy, childhood, and adolescence before reaching adulthood. The elderly stage is not typically considered a period of development but rather a stage of life that occurs later in adulthood.

Question 6

Monique was born with mental retardation.Which of the following most likely caused this outcome?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monique was born with mental retardation.Which of...

Question 7

Claudia has been feeling ill for a couple of weeks and finds out she is two weeks pregnant.Up to this point,her baby has been in the ______ period of development,and the _______ has begun to form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Claudia has been feeling ill for a...

Question 8

Jerome is busy developing in his mother's womb.Jerome will begin developing lungs during the _______ period.

Accepted Answer

The embryonic period is the stage of prenatal development that occurs from conception to the end of the eighth week. During this period, the embryo develops all of its major organs and structures, including the lungs.

Question 9

Your aunt,who has several bad habits,recently found out she is pregnant.What is the best advice you can give her?

Accepted Answer

Quitting drinking immediately is the best course of action for the health of the fetus. Alcohol can cause serious birth defects and developmental issues, so it's important for the aunt to stop drinking as soon as possible.

Question 10

A research team finds that an experimental drug causes problems for prenatal development,but only if it is given within the first 20 days of pregnancy.Researchers are worried that this will most likely affect

Accepted Answer

The drug is causing problems for prenatal development, but only when given within the first 20 days of pregnancy, which is a critical time for the development of the heart. Therefore, it is likely that the experimental drug is affecting the development of the heart, rather than other factors such as the blastocyst, length of gestation, or birth weight.

Question 11

Taylor was in a car accident when she was six months pregnant.Her doctors are worried that the accident may have caused problems with prenatal development because she is in the

Accepted Answer

The fetal period is the stage of prenatal development that begins at the end of the embryonic period (around 8 weeks) and continues until birth. At six months pregnant, Taylor is in the fetal period, which is when the organs and systems are maturing and the fetus is growing rapidly. This is a critical time for development, and any trauma or stress could potentially affect the fetus.

Question 12

When his sister becomes pregnant,Tyrone learns the effect of teratogens,which include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is not a teratogen; in fact, it is recommended for pregnant women to consume folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus. Caffeine, the measles, and X-rays are all considered teratogens, meaning they can cause birth defects.

Question 13

Grant wants to do everything he can to keep his wife healthy during her pregnancy.He frequently gives her folic acid because he knows that this helps development of the _______ during the _______ period.

Accepted Answer

Folic acid has been shown to help prevent birth defects of the spine and brain, such as neural tube defects, during the embryonic period.

Question 14

Ralph is very upset.His infant daughter was born with a preventable birth defect because she was exposed to a teratogen.Ralph's daughter may have all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The question states that Ralph's daughter was born with a preventable birth defect due to teratogen exposure, and the possible outcomes listed are all related to such exposure. However, high birth weight is not typically associated with teratogen exposure, so it is the only option that Ralph's daughter may not have.

Question 15

Jane is four months pregnant.When describing how her baby is developing,Jane is most likely talking about changes that occur during the _______ period.

Accepted Answer

The prenatal period refers to the time from conception to birth, during which the baby develops and grows in the mother's womb. Therefore, when Jane is four months pregnant, she is referring to the changes that are occurring during the prenatal period. Options A, C, and D refer to more specific stages within the prenatal period.

Question 16

Quincy is four years old,and he has mental retardation and a slightly misshapen face.What most likely happened during Quincy's prenatal development?

Accepted Answer

Quincy's mental retardation and misshapen face could be the result of exposure to a teratogen during prenatal development, which can cause physical and developmental abnormalities. Stress and vitamin deficiencies can also have negative effects on the developing fetus, but they are less likely to cause significant physical deformities. Skipping the embryonic period is not possible, as it is a crucial stage of prenatal development.

Question 17

Helen keeps her new baby boy well fed and clean.However,she does not want to spoil him,so she does not hold him or touch him too much.After reading about Harry Harlow's research,Helen now knows that

Accepted Answer

Harry Harlow's research emphasized the importance of physical contact and touch for the healthy emotional and social development of infants. Depriving infants of touch and holding can lead to emotional and behavioral problems. Therefore, Helen should be holding and touching her baby regularly.

Question 18

When his sister becomes pregnant,Graham gives her a "mini-lesson" in prenatal care based on what he learned in his introductory psychology class.He should tell her all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Teratogens do not work on recessive genes to affect prenatal child development. Teratogens are any substances that can harm the developing fetus, including alcohol, prescription drugs, and chemicals in the environment. It is important to avoid teratogens and to practice healthy habits during pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects.

Question 19

Lila is not an alcoholic and never drinks to excess.However,she does have wine with dinner every evening.When Lila is two weeks pregnant,she asks you whether this can injure her baby.What correct response can you give her?

Accepted Answer

The safest option to ensure the health of the baby is for Lila to stop drinking wine completely until after the baby is born. Even small amounts of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have negative effects on fetal development. It is important for Lila to prioritize the health of her baby and make any necessary lifestyle changes to support this.

Question 20

Brooke is a developmental psychologist at USA College.Which of the following is Brooke most likely to study?

Accepted Answer

Brooke's job as a developmental psychologist focuses on studying how individuals develop and change over their lifespan. Therefore, it is most likely that she will study the ways in which children differ from adults in their thought processes, as this falls under the realm of developmental psychology. The other options (A, B, and D) are more specific to other areas of psychology.

Quiz 4: Development Across the Life Span

Amelia has been quite stressed lately and is very alarmed when she goes into labor at 30 weeks of gestation.Her baby has not finished the _ period of prenatal development.It _ live outside of the womb.