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What term is used to describe drugs that cause visible fetal deformities?

  • Toxic
  • Carcinogenic
  • Mutagenic
  • Teratogenic (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of impending labor?

  • Ruptured membranes
  • Mild contractions
  • Severe abdominal pain (correct)
  • Blood-tainted vaginal discharge

What is the first stage of childbirth, also known as parturition?

  • Cervical dilation
  • Fetal movement
  • Labor (correct)
  • Delivery of the placenta

Which type of medications should be avoided during pregnancy due to fetal sensitivity?

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What is the final phase of parturition?

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What does developmental psychology primarily study?

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What is a hypothesis in the context of developmental psychology research?

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What occurs around day 14 of a woman's menstrual cycle?

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What structure assists in transporting the ovum into the fallopian tube?

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What forms if fertilization of the ovum occurs?

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At what age does object permanence typically emerge in infants?

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Which process involves modifying existing concepts to incorporate new information?

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What cognitive ability is demonstrated by toddlers in stage 6 (months 18-24)?

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Which of the following best describes the process of assimilation?

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What is the main idea behind Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

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What is the term used for the developing organism from conception until the 8th week of gestation?

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What is the primary focus of learning during Piaget's sensorimotor stage?

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What does the term cephalocaudal refer to in fetal development?

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What did Piaget propose about the progression through cognitive stages?

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At what point in gestation is fertilization considered complete?

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What is the age range associated with Piaget's sensorimotor stage?

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What potential effect can maternal drug exposure have on a developing fetus?

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How did Piaget contribute to understanding cognitive development?

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What determines the zygote's sex?

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According to Piaget, how do infants learn during the sensorimotor stage?

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What does accommodation involve?

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What is the primary purpose of equilibrium in Piaget's theory?

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Which example illustrates the concept of accommodation?

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How does equilibrium affect children’s development?

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Which statement best captures the idea of equilibrium?

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What is a characteristic of Stage 1 in Piaget's sensorimotor stage?

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During which substage do infants begin to repeat actions that accidentally produce effects?

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Which substage involves infants exploring the effects of their behaviors on the environment?

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What is a key developmental behavior seen in Stage 4?

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What is the main focus of infants' learning during the sensorimotor stage?

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What are the three types of memory distinguished by researchers?

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At what age do language skills typically begin to emerge in children?

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What is representational thinking and its relation to language development?

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Which aspect of development influences the timing of language acquisition in children?

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What is the correct sequence in the development of language skills in children?

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What characterizes preschoolers' participation in their cognitive development?

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What cognitive limitation do preschoolers commonly experience?

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Which of the following activities is NOT typical during Piaget's preoperational stage?

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During the cognitive development of preschoolers, they show a strong fascination with what?

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What age range does Piaget's preoperational stage cover?

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What is a key characteristic of children in the preoperational stage according to Piaget?

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What does the development of a theory of mind in children entail?

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What aspect of Piaget's preoperational stage has been critiqued by recent research?

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According to Piaget, what does the term 'operational' refer to?

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Which statement best reflects the thinking abilities of preoperational children?

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Flashcards

Fertilization

The process where a sperm's nucleus merges with an egg's nucleus, creating a zygote.

Sex Determination

The zygote's gender is decided by the presence or absence of a Y chromosome.

Implantation

The attachment of the fertilized egg to the uterine wall, happening about a week after conception.

Fetal Development

The stage of development from the 8th week of pregnancy until birth, where the organism undergoes significant growth and organ formation.

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Maternal Drug Exposure

Many substances, even seemingly harmless ones, can pass from the mother to the fetus, potentially causing harm.

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Hypothesis

A testable prediction based on a theory, used to gather evidence and test the theory's validity.

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Theory

A group of statements that explain a phenomenon, providing a framework for understanding various aspects of human development.

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Zygote

The fertilized egg, formed by the union of sperm and egg.

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Fimbriae

Finger-like structures in the fallopian tubes that sweep the egg towards the uterus.

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Sensorimotor Stage 1

The first stage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, where infants primarily rely on reflexes and have limited cognitive abilities.

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Sensorimotor Stage 2

The second stage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, characterized by infants' repeated actions that accidentally produce desired outcomes.

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Sensorimotor Stage 3

The third stage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, where infants actively explore the effects of their actions on the environment.

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Sensorimotor Stage 4

The fourth stage of Piaget's sensorimotor stage, where infants intentionally and purposefully create goal-oriented behaviors.

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Cause and Effect Learning in Infants

The process of learning how actions lead to specific consequences. This is essential for developing understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.

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Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist who observed that children's thinking changes with age. He proposed a series of stages of cognitive development.

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Learning by Doing

The process of learning that involves coordinating physical movements with sensory information.

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Universal Stages of Development

Piaget's belief that all children progress through the same cognitive stages in the same order, although their speed might vary.

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Learning Through Sensory Experiences

A key idea that emphasizes the role of physical and sensory experiences in learning, particularly in the early stages of development.

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Teratogenic Drugs

Drugs that are harmful during pregnancy and may cause birth defects.

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Parturition

The process of giving birth, involving uterine contractions, cervical dilation, and expulsion of the baby and placenta.

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Early Signs of Labor

Early signs of labor can include mild contractions, blood-tinged vaginal discharge, and the rupture of the amniotic sac (breaking of water).

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Stages of Labor

Labor begins with contractions, cervical dilation, and bearing down, culminating in the delivery of the baby and placenta.

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Fetal Sensitivity to Drugs

Common over-the-counter (OTC) medications, prescription medications, and recreational drugs can be harmful to the fetus.

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Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when out of sight. Develops around 9 months of age.

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Representational Thought

The ability to represent objects, people, and places through symbols like words or gestures, allowing children to think beyond the immediate.

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Adaptation

The process by which children change their behavior to adapt to new situations and challenges.

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Assimilation

Applying existing knowledge to a new situation. Like a child calling a whale a fish.

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Accommodation

Modifying existing concepts to incorporate new information. After learning that whales are not fish, the child now understands their different characteristics.

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Equilibrium (Piaget)

The process of balancing between our understanding of the world and our personal experiences.

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Social Equilibrium

The ability to recognize that we are not the center of the universe and we are part of a larger world.

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Cognitive Development

The process of learning by actively interacting with the world and changing our understanding based on those experiences.

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What is memory?

The ability to encode, retain, and recall information.

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What is language development?

The ability to understand and respond to language, both spoken and written.

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What is receptive language?

Children understand language before they can speak it.

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What is representational thinking?

The ability to think about things that are not physically present, using symbols and mental representations.

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What is short-term memory?

A type of memory that lasts for less than 30 seconds.

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Active Learning in Preschoolers

Preschoolers actively try to understand and explain the world by finding patterns in objects and events. They attempt to organize those patterns to make sense of their surroundings.

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Preoperational Stage

Piaget's term for the cognitive stage between ages 2 and 7. During this time, children use language and symbols, imitate adults, and engage in imaginative play.

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Centration

A key characteristic of preschoolers' thinking where they focus on only one aspect of an experience at a time.

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Cognitive Limitations in Preschoolers

Preschoolers may struggle with self-control, focusing their attention, and remembering things.

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Appearance vs. Reality

Preschoolers often confuse appearances with reality. For example, they might think a person wearing a mask is actually an animal.

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Irreversibility (Piaget)

The inability of preoperational children to reverse mental actions or understand that actions can be undone.

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Conservation (Piaget)

The concept that children in the preoperational stage struggle to understand that objects maintain their properties even when their appearance changes.

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Theory of Mind

The ability to understand that others have different thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives than oneself, typically developing around age 4-5.

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Preoperational Stage (Piaget)

The stage in Piaget's theory where children (2-7 years old) are able to use symbols and engage in imaginative play but struggle with logical reasoning and abstract concepts.

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Critique of Piaget's Preoperational Stage

Challenges to Piaget's view that preoperational children are solely limited to literal thinking. Recent research suggests that 2-5 year olds demonstrate some logical thinking abilities.

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Study Notes

Fertilization

  • Fertilization is complete when the sperm's nucleus fuses with the egg's nucleus
  • The sex of the zygote is determined by the presence or absence of a Y chromosome
  • Implantation occurs a week after conception
  • After implantation, the zygote is called an embryo for the first 8 weeks of gestation

Fetal Development

  • Following the first 8 weeks until birth, the developing organism is referred to as a fetus
  • Fetal development occurs in cephalocaudal order, from the head to the lower body and extremities
  • This sequential development results in the head of a typical fetus being disproportionately larger than the rest of its body

Chemical Exposure

  • Many chemicals easily pass from the mother to the fetus
  • Even seemingly harmless drugs like antihistamines and caffeine can cause fetal abnormalities
  • A normal dosage of a drug for the mother may be an overdose for the fetus

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in developmental psychology and childbirth. This quiz covers topics such as stages of labor, fetal development, and cognitive abilities in infants. Challenge yourself with questions related to important theories and processes in the field.

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