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Which one of these is a teratogen?
Which one of these is a teratogen?
- A prescribed medication
- A street drug
- Alcohol use
- All of the above (correct)
What factors influence the effect of teratogens?
What factors influence the effect of teratogens?
- Timing of exposure
- Intensity and duration of exposure
- Number of other harmful influences
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is a harmful environmental factor to prenatal development?
Which of the following is a harmful environmental factor to prenatal development?
- Age of mothers
- Domestic violence
- Weight gain
- All of the above (correct)
What can the mother do to assure the well-being of the fetus?
What can the mother do to assure the well-being of the fetus?
What must recessive genes be paired with in order to be expressed?
What must recessive genes be paired with in order to be expressed?
In genetics, what is always expressed in phenotype?
In genetics, what is always expressed in phenotype?
What are some genetic abnormalities?
What are some genetic abnormalities?
True or False. Complex issues can be systematically organized for preventive programs.
True or False. Complex issues can be systematically organized for preventive programs.
What is Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory?
What is Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory?
True or False. No one theory of human development is universally accepted.
True or False. No one theory of human development is universally accepted.
True or False. Simple physical characteristics, such as height, are almost totally determined by genetics.
True or False. Simple physical characteristics, such as height, are almost totally determined by genetics.
True or False. Genetic influences start from the point of conception, and environmental influences start from the point of birth.
True or False. Genetic influences start from the point of conception, and environmental influences start from the point of birth.
True or False. If a mother continues to drink moderately during pregnancy, there will be a definite impact on the development of her baby.
True or False. If a mother continues to drink moderately during pregnancy, there will be a definite impact on the development of her baby.
What is meant by 'nature versus nurture'?
What is meant by 'nature versus nurture'?
Which of the following is true about the relationship between genetic factors and physical characteristics?
Which of the following is true about the relationship between genetic factors and physical characteristics?
Which of the following is true about the heredity position known as nativism?
Which of the following is true about the heredity position known as nativism?
Which of the following is true about the concept of maturation?
Which of the following is true about the concept of maturation?
Which of the following is an example of an extreme nature position in psychology?
Which of the following is an example of an extreme nature position in psychology?
Which of the following is true about the environmentalist position in psychology?
Which of the following is true about the environmentalist position in psychology?
Which of the following is true about the influence of nurture on child development?
Which of the following is true about the influence of nurture on child development?
Which of the following is true about the interaction between nature and nurture?
Which of the following is true about the interaction between nature and nurture?
Which of the following is a major medication used during childbirth that has positive effects for the mother but may cause drowsiness and decreased responsiveness for the baby?
Which of the following is a major medication used during childbirth that has positive effects for the mother but may cause drowsiness and decreased responsiveness for the baby?
Which of the following medications used during childbirth has no reported negative effects on the baby?
Which of the following medications used during childbirth has no reported negative effects on the baby?
Which of the following medications used during childbirth allows the mother to remain awake and aware, can be used for either vaginal or caesarean birth, and is highly effective in eliminating pain?
Which of the following medications used during childbirth allows the mother to remain awake and aware, can be used for either vaginal or caesarean birth, and is highly effective in eliminating pain?
Which of the following medications used during childbirth blocks the mother's sense of position and tension, but has no reported negative effects on the baby?
Which of the following medications used during childbirth blocks the mother's sense of position and tension, but has no reported negative effects on the baby?
What is the Apgar scale?
What is the Apgar scale?
True or False: The brain controls an infant's states of sleep and wakefulness, as well as the amount of internal and external stimulation experienced.
True or False: The brain controls an infant's states of sleep and wakefulness, as well as the amount of internal and external stimulation experienced.
True or False: With physical maturation, there is eventually less nighttime fussiness with infants.
True or False: With physical maturation, there is eventually less nighttime fussiness with infants.
What is non-REM sleep?
What is non-REM sleep?
What is REM sleep?
What is REM sleep?
Which of the following motor skills typically develops first in infants?
Which of the following motor skills typically develops first in infants?
Which of the following statements about the ulnar grasp is true?
Which of the following statements about the ulnar grasp is true?
True or False. Motor development in infants can be influenced by cultural practices.
True or False. Motor development in infants can be influenced by cultural practices.
Which of the following is NOT an element of cognition?
Which of the following is NOT an element of cognition?
Which of the following is true about newborn infants' vision?
Which of the following is true about newborn infants' vision?
True or False. By six months, infants' visual acuity is near adult level.
True or False. By six months, infants' visual acuity is near adult level.
True or False. Infants show a preference for human faces.
True or False. Infants show a preference for human faces.
True or False. Most infants are born with the ability to hear.
True or False. Most infants are born with the ability to hear.
Which reflex helps maintain posture in a changing environment and remains for life?
Which reflex helps maintain posture in a changing environment and remains for life?
At what age does the Segmental Rolling Reflex typically emerge?
At what age does the Segmental Rolling Reflex typically emerge?
Which reflex develops from 7 months and is a protective movement in response to changes in center of gravity?
Which reflex develops from 7 months and is a protective movement in response to changes in center of gravity?
Which reflex disappears by 6 months and is elicited by dropping the infant's head backward?
Which reflex disappears by 6 months and is elicited by dropping the infant's head backward?
According to Piaget, what is the final stage of sensorimotor thought?
According to Piaget, what is the final stage of sensorimotor thought?
What is the term Piaget used to describe the psychological structures or organized patterns of actions that help the baby make sense of and adapt to the environment?
What is the term Piaget used to describe the psychological structures or organized patterns of actions that help the baby make sense of and adapt to the environment?
Which cognitive stage are infants in according to Piaget?
Which cognitive stage are infants in according to Piaget?
What is the term Piaget used to describe the process of interpreting new experiences and incorporating this knowledge into existing schemes?
What is the term Piaget used to describe the process of interpreting new experiences and incorporating this knowledge into existing schemes?
Which of the following is a positive effect of general anesthesia for the mother during childbirth?
Which of the following is a positive effect of general anesthesia for the mother during childbirth?
What is the appearance of an infant at birth?
What is the appearance of an infant at birth?
What is the Apgar scale?
What is the Apgar scale?
True or False: With physical maturation, there is eventually less nighttime fussiness with infants.
True or False: With physical maturation, there is eventually less nighttime fussiness with infants.
Which of the following is an example of object constancy?
Which of the following is an example of object constancy?
Which of the following is true about depth perception?
Which of the following is true about depth perception?
Why is it important to understand how individuals perceive sounds and discriminate among sounds?
Why is it important to understand how individuals perceive sounds and discriminate among sounds?
What is sensorimotor intelligence according to Piaget?
What is sensorimotor intelligence according to Piaget?
Which of the following best describes accommodation in the context of cognitive development?
Which of the following best describes accommodation in the context of cognitive development?
What does language acquisition involve?
What does language acquisition involve?
What is phonology?
What is phonology?
At what age do infants typically begin babbling?
At what age do infants typically begin babbling?
How many phonemes does English have?
How many phonemes does English have?
What is the interplay of assimilation and accommodation important for?
What is the interplay of assimilation and accommodation important for?
Which reflex helps ensure that the head maintains a midline position despite movements of other parts of the body?
Which reflex helps ensure that the head maintains a midline position despite movements of other parts of the body?
At what age does the Parachute Reflex typically develop?
At what age does the Parachute Reflex typically develop?
Which reflex allows rolling, sitting, crawling, and standing?
Which reflex allows rolling, sitting, crawling, and standing?
Which reflex is a protective movement in response to changes in the center of gravity?
Which reflex is a protective movement in response to changes in the center of gravity?
Which of the following is true about newborn infants' visual acuity?
Which of the following is true about newborn infants' visual acuity?
At what age do infants show a preference for human faces?
At what age do infants show a preference for human faces?
True or False: Most infants are born with the ability to hear.
True or False: Most infants are born with the ability to hear.
What are primitive reflexes?
What are primitive reflexes?
Which of the following is a motor skill that typically develops around 5-9 months of age?
Which of the following is a motor skill that typically develops around 5-9 months of age?
True or False. Differences in motor development across cultures can be linked to different child rearing practices.
True or False. Differences in motor development across cultures can be linked to different child rearing practices.
What is cognition?
What is cognition?
What is perception?
What is perception?
What is object constancy?
What is object constancy?
What is depth perception?
What is depth perception?
Do infants think about what they see or just register what they see?
Do infants think about what they see or just register what they see?
What is sensorimotor intelligence?
What is sensorimotor intelligence?
According to Piaget, what is the main characteristic of the Sensory Motor stage?
According to Piaget, what is the main characteristic of the Sensory Motor stage?
What is the main characteristic of Primary Circular Reactions in Piaget's theory?
What is the main characteristic of Primary Circular Reactions in Piaget's theory?
What is the main characteristic of Secondary Circular Reactions in Piaget's theory?
What is the main characteristic of Secondary Circular Reactions in Piaget's theory?
What is the main characteristic of Object Permanence in Piaget's theory?
What is the main characteristic of Object Permanence in Piaget's theory?
Which of the following is true about the Apgar scale?
Which of the following is true about the Apgar scale?
Which of the following best describes REM sleep?
Which of the following best describes REM sleep?
Which of the following is true about the effects of general anesthesia on the baby during childbirth?
Which of the following is true about the effects of general anesthesia on the baby during childbirth?
Which of the following is true about the appearance of an infant at birth?
Which of the following is true about the appearance of an infant at birth?
Which of the following best describes accommodation in the context of cognitive development?
Which of the following best describes accommodation in the context of cognitive development?
True or False: Imitation may reflect the infant's need to communicate.
True or False: Imitation may reflect the infant's need to communicate.
What does language acquisition involve?
What does language acquisition involve?
What is phonology?
What is phonology?
When do infants typically begin babbling?
When do infants typically begin babbling?
How many phonemes does the English language have?
How many phonemes does the English language have?
Which of the following statements about newborn infants' visual acuity is true?
Which of the following statements about newborn infants' visual acuity is true?
True or False. Infants show a preference for non-human faces.
True or False. Infants show a preference for non-human faces.
True or False. Most infants are born with the ability to hear.
True or False. Most infants are born with the ability to hear.
Which of the following is NOT a type of primitive reflex?
Which of the following is NOT a type of primitive reflex?
Which of the following is a milestone in motor development that typically occurs around 4 months of age?
Which of the following is a milestone in motor development that typically occurs around 4 months of age?
True or False. Changes in a baby's heart rate can indicate variations in their arousal, alertness, and contentment.
True or False. Changes in a baby's heart rate can indicate variations in their arousal, alertness, and contentment.
True or False. Infants' thinking (cognition) involves language to the same extent as children and adults.
True or False. Infants' thinking (cognition) involves language to the same extent as children and adults.
Which of the following is a sign of habituation in infants?
Which of the following is a sign of habituation in infants?
Which reflex disappears by 6 months and is elicited by dropping the infant's head backward?
Which reflex disappears by 6 months and is elicited by dropping the infant's head backward?
At what age does the Parachute Reflex typically develop?
At what age does the Parachute Reflex typically develop?
Which of the following is an example of a Gross Motor Skill?
Which of the following is an example of a Gross Motor Skill?
Which principle states that the upper parts of the body become usable and skillful before the lower parts of the body do?
Which principle states that the upper parts of the body become usable and skillful before the lower parts of the body do?
Which of the following is a positive effect of general anesthesia for the mother during childbirth?
Which of the following is a positive effect of general anesthesia for the mother during childbirth?
What is the appearance of an infant at birth?
What is the appearance of an infant at birth?
What is the Apgar scale?
What is the Apgar scale?
True or False: Sleep enables infants to shut out external stimulation and obtain general physical rest.
True or False: Sleep enables infants to shut out external stimulation and obtain general physical rest.
What is accommodation in the context of infant development?
What is accommodation in the context of infant development?
True or False. Imitation may reflect the infant's need to communicate.
True or False. Imitation may reflect the infant's need to communicate.
What does language acquisition involve?
What does language acquisition involve?
What is phonology?
What is phonology?
At what age do infants typically begin babbling?
At what age do infants typically begin babbling?
How many phonemes does English have?
How many phonemes does English have?
What is object constancy?
What is object constancy?
What is depth perception?
What is depth perception?
Do infants think about what they see or just register what they see?
Do infants think about what they see or just register what they see?
Why is it important to understand how individuals perceive sounds and discriminate among sounds?
Why is it important to understand how individuals perceive sounds and discriminate among sounds?
According to Piaget, at what age do infants enter the stage of symbolic thought?
According to Piaget, at what age do infants enter the stage of symbolic thought?
What is the main characteristic of the Stage 4: Coordination of secondary schemes in Piaget's theory?
What is the main characteristic of the Stage 4: Coordination of secondary schemes in Piaget's theory?
What is the term used to describe the process of interpreting new experiences and incorporating that knowledge into existing schemes?
What is the term used to describe the process of interpreting new experiences and incorporating that knowledge into existing schemes?
What is the main difference between Stage 3: Secondary Circular Reactions and Stage 5: Tertiary Circular Reactions in Piaget's theory?
What is the main difference between Stage 3: Secondary Circular Reactions and Stage 5: Tertiary Circular Reactions in Piaget's theory?
