Developmental Psychology Chapter 5: Prenatal, Neonatal & Infancy Stages

What is the only acceptable alternative to breast milk for babies during the first 6 months of life?

Goat's milk
Cow's milk
Iron-Fortified Formula (correct)
Soy milk

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?

Quicker recovery from childbirth
Reduced risk of anemia
Increased risk of osteoporosis (correct)
Lowered risk of repeat pregnancy

At what age do infants typically develop binocular vision?

Birth
4-5 months (correct)
12 months
2 months

Which of the following is NOT a primitive reflex?

Postural reflexes (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long do newborns typically sleep per day?

18 hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following senses is the least developed at birth?

Vision (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an early sign or symptom of pregnancy?

Fever (B) Signup and view all the answers

How long does pregnancy typically last?

40 weeks or just over 9 months (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the biological sex of a child?

The chromosomes contributed by the male parent (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where does fertilization typically occur?

In the fallopian tube (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which sperm and ovum combine to create a single cell called a zygote?

Fertilization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What causes multiple births?

The text does not provide information on the causes of multiple births. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamental principles that govern prenatal development?

Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal Principles (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between dizygotic (fraternal) and monozygotic (identical) twins?

Dizygotic twins result from two separate eggs being fertilized, while monozygotic twins result from one fertilized egg splitting. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that occurs within 36 hours after fertilization?

The zygote enters a period of rapid cell division and duplication (mitosis). (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many stages of prenatal development are described in the text?

3 stages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first stage of prenatal development?

Germinal Stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the fertilized ovum to travel from the fallopian tube to the uterus?

3 or 4 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are Braxton-Hicks contractions?

False contractions felt during the final months of pregnancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do real labor contractions differ from Braxton-Hicks contractions?

Real contractions are more frequent, rhythmic, and intensely painful (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the neonatal period?

The first 4 weeks of a newborn's life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length and weight of a newborn in the United States?

20 inches long, 7.5 pounds (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about newborn babies in their first few days?

They lose up to 10% of their birth weight (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the fontanels on a newborn baby's head?

Soft spots where the skull bones haven't fused yet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lanugo, the fuzzy prenatal hair found on some neonates?

It is a remnant from the prenatal stage and has no specific purpose. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following body systems is fully functional in a neonate immediately after birth?

None of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a neonate obtain oxygen before birth?

Through the placenta and umbilical cord (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence if a neonate does not start breathing within about 5 minutes after birth?

Permanent brain injury due to lack of oxygen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of neonatal jaundice in newborns?

Immaturity of the liver (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long does it typically take for a neonate's heartbeat and blood pressure to stabilize after birth?

About 10 days after birth (B) Signup and view all the answers