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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What do networks of neurons dedicated to different purposes form?

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

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