Biological Development Unit 2: Genetic Foundations
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What is the recommended action for parents-to-be in preparation for the baby's birth?

  • Start preparing the baby's room only a few weeks before the due date
  • Wait until the last minute to pack the hospital suitcase
  • Take classes to learn infant CPR, feeding, and other daily care tasks (correct)
  • Avoid learning breathing and relaxation techniques

Why is it important to prepare the hospital suitcase 1 or 2 months in advance?

  • Parents might forget what to pack if done too early
  • Babies may arrive earlier than expected (correct)
  • Hospitals require advanced notice for suitcase preparation
  • It is not important to prepare early

Which type of skills are developed with physical development in children?

  • Cognitive skills only
  • Fine motor and gross motor skills (correct)
  • Social and emotional skills
  • Language skills only

What occurs when exploration and movement stimulate brain development in children?

<p>Formation of new connections between brain cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do family educators do to support infants directly?

<p>Teach caregivers how to watch and care for the baby’s needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for parents-to-be to learn breathing and relaxation techniques?

<p>To use during the birthing process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the age ranges in which environmental experiences are necessary for a child's development?

<p>Sensitive periods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to skills controlled by genetics, such as crawling and sitting?

<p>Canalized skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of prenatal development does the embryo develop major body parts?

<p>Embryonic stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process where genetic predispositions may be altered by environmental factors?

<p>Genetic plasticity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the period from 9 weeks until birth known as in prenatal development?

<p>Fetal period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes age ranges when environmental experiences are crucial for a child's development?

<p>Sensitive windows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skills involve the coordination of small muscles like those in the hands, wrists, and fingers?

<p>Fine motor skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which set of muscles is primarily involved in gross motor skills?

<p>Large muscles like those in the arms, legs, and core (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of skills include functions such as writing and grasping small objects or toys?

<p>Fine motor skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age can children already perform a variety of gross motor skills like crawling and pulling themselves up to stand?

<p>About a year old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to significant changes that the human brain goes through during adolescence?

<p>Brain plasticity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a basic knowledge of brain development useful for educators?

<p>To understand changes in young people's behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neurons in the brain communicate with each other?

<p>Through connections called synapses with electrical signals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to brain systems regulating body functions and senses early in life?

<p>They become established very early in life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period is characterized by significant social, psychological, and biological changes?

<p>Adolescence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the part of the brain controlling impulses continue maturing?

<p>Until early 20s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do networks of neurons dedicated to different purposes form?

<p>Brain systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which periods is the brain most receptive to experience according to the text?

<p>Infancy and adolescence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way adolescents may display their anger according to the text?

<p>By shouting at their friends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do adolescents' relationships with peers impact their decision making, as mentioned in the text?

<p>It has a significant influence on their decision making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do peer relationships play in adolescents' well-being, according to the text?

<p>They play an increasing role in well-being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can peer pressure and risk-taking behavior be issues for schools with older children, based on the text?

<p>Because older children spend more time with peers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the significance of peers contribute to anxiety in young people according to the text?

<p>It increases anxiety levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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