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What kind of development is speaking, writing, and sorting?
What kind of development is speaking, writing, and sorting?
Intellectual
Which researcher concluded that children go through four stages of learning how to think?
Which researcher concluded that children go through four stages of learning how to think?
Jean Piaget
Which researcher emphasizes the importance of modeling behavior for children?
Which researcher emphasizes the importance of modeling behavior for children?
Robert Coles
What is a family type consisting of a mother, father, and twin sons called?
What is a family type consisting of a mother, father, and twin sons called?
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What is a family type consisting of a mother, her two sons, and her second husband called?
What is a family type consisting of a mother, her two sons, and her second husband called?
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What is a family type consisting of a mother, father, daughter, aunt, and uncle called?
What is a family type consisting of a mother, father, daughter, aunt, and uncle called?
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What is a family type consisting of a brother and sister staying with a family while their mother has drug treatment called?
What is a family type consisting of a brother and sister staying with a family while their mother has drug treatment called?
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What is a family type consisting of grandparents caring for grandchildren whose parents died in a car accident called?
What is a family type consisting of grandparents caring for grandchildren whose parents died in a car accident called?
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The phase of the family life cycle in which parents raise children is the...
The phase of the family life cycle in which parents raise children is the...
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Readiness for parenthood does not necessarily include...
Readiness for parenthood does not necessarily include...
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Thousands of these make a chromosome
Thousands of these make a chromosome
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These develop when one fertilized egg splits to form two embryos
These develop when one fertilized egg splits to form two embryos
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These develop when more than one egg is fertilized
These develop when more than one egg is fertilized
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Gene that determines whether a trait is expressed
Gene that determines whether a trait is expressed
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Inability to have children
Inability to have children
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Genes determine...
Genes determine...
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A fertilized egg develops into a male when it has...
A fertilized egg develops into a male when it has...
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A death of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy is called...
A death of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy is called...
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Test of the fluid around the fetus is called...
Test of the fluid around the fetus is called...
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Birth defect most common in African Americans
Birth defect most common in African Americans
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Test of tissue from the membrane around the fetus
Test of tissue from the membrane around the fetus
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Can be taken by pregnant women to prevent fetus from developing spina bifida
Can be taken by pregnant women to prevent fetus from developing spina bifida
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Disease that is not very harmful for a pregnant woman but can do severe damage to the fetus
Disease that is not very harmful for a pregnant woman but can do severe damage to the fetus
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Contains nicotine, which can damage fetus
Contains nicotine, which can damage fetus
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There is no known amount of _________ that a pregnant woman can safely drink
There is no known amount of _________ that a pregnant woman can safely drink
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If the husband of a pregnant woman smokes, it has ____ effect on the fetus
If the husband of a pregnant woman smokes, it has ____ effect on the fetus
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A pregnant woman ________ take over the counter medication
A pregnant woman ________ take over the counter medication
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What the uterus does during labor
What the uterus does during labor
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The actual delivery of the baby takes place during the...
The actual delivery of the baby takes place during the...
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Babies with jaundice typically leave the hospital __________ than other babies
Babies with jaundice typically leave the hospital __________ than other babies
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A premature baby is born before _____ weeks of development
A premature baby is born before _____ weeks of development
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A reflex only in the newborn period is
A reflex only in the newborn period is
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Doctors recommend that babies do not have ________ during their first year
Doctors recommend that babies do not have ________ during their first year
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In a child's first few years, verbal instruction is...
In a child's first few years, verbal instruction is...
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What age: Extreme self-centeredness and negativism
What age: Extreme self-centeredness and negativism
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What age: Insecurity, fears, bossiness
What age: Insecurity, fears, bossiness
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What age: Strong drive for independence and rapid mood changes
What age: Strong drive for independence and rapid mood changes
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What age: Improved skills with greater calmness; expressing affection freely
What age: Improved skills with greater calmness; expressing affection freely
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What age: Talking to toys, playmates, imaginary friends
What age: Talking to toys, playmates, imaginary friends
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Study Notes
Child Development
- Intellectual Development: Speaking, writing, and sorting fall under intellectual development.
- Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development: Jean Piaget researched the four stages of learning and thinking in children.
- Modeling Behavior: Robert Coles emphasized the role of modeling behavior for children's development.
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Family Structures:
- Nuclear Family: Mother, father, and their children.
- Blended Family: A family with a stepparent and children from previous relationships.
- Extended Family: A family that includes relatives beyond parents and children (e.g., aunts, uncles).
- Foster Children: Children temporarily living with a family who are not their biological parents, often while their parents receive support.
- Guardians: Individuals, usually relatives, caring for children whose parents are deceased or unable to care for them.
- Family Life Cycle - Developing Phase: The phase in which parents raise their children.
- Readiness for Parenthood: Awareness of the health challenges related to parenthood is not the only factor for readiness.
- Genes and Chromosomes: Genes are the basic units of heredity, and thousands of them make up a chromosome.
- Identical Twins: Develop from a single fertilized egg that splits.
- Fraternal Twins: Develop from separate fertilized eggs.
- Dominant Genes: Genes that determine the expression of a trait even if other genes are present.
- Infertility: The inability to conceive children.
- Genetic Influences on Traits: Personal characteristics are influenced by genes.
- Sex Determination: A fertilized egg develops into a male with XY chromosomes.
- Stillbirth: The death of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- Miscarriage: The loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks.
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Prenatal Testing:
- Amniocentesis: Testing the fetal fluid.
- Chorionic Villi Sampling (CVS): Testing tissue from the membrane surrounding the fetus.
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Health Concerns:
- Sickle Cell Anemia: A birth defect prevalent in African Americans.
- Folic Acid: Important for preventing birth defects (like spina bifida).
- Rubella: A disease potentially harming a developing fetus.
- Tobacco Use: Nicotine can be harmful to the fetus.
- Alcohol Consumption: There is no safe amount of alcohol consumption for pregnant women.
- Impact of Partner's Habits: A partner's smoking habits can affect the fetus.
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Pregnant women should consult a doctor about taking these medications.
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Labor and Delivery:
- Uterus Contractions: Essential during labor.
- Cervical Dilation: The opening of the cervix during labor.
- Second Stage of Labor: The stage of delivery
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Post-Natal Considerations:
- Jaundice: Newborns with jaundice typically leave the hospital later.
- Premature Babies: Born before 37 weeks of development.
- Newborn Reflexes: The rooting reflex in newborns.
- Infant Nutrition: Doctors discourage feeding cows' milk to infants under a year.
- Importance of Experiences: Verbal instruction isn't as crucial as experiences for young children's development.
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Developmental Stages:
- 18 months: Extreme self-centeredness and negativism.
- 2 ½ years: Insecurity, fears, bossiness, strong drive for independence, rapid mood changes.
- 2 years: Improved skills, calmness, freely expressing affection.
- 3 years: Talking to toys/imaginary friends, playmates.
- 3 ½ years: Increased independence, security, and moodiness.
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Explore the various facets of child development, including intellectual growth, family structures, and important theories by Piaget and Coles. This quiz delves into the significance of modeling behavior and the dynamics of different family types. Test your understanding of how these elements contribute to children's growth.
