29 Questions
At approximately what week does the fetus begin to feel pain?
24 weeks
What substance covers the fetus during the second trimester?
Vernix
Which of the following statements about the fetus's brain development is true?
All neurons are in place by the end of the second trimester.
What percentage of time is a fetus awake just before birth?
16%
At what point can a fetus survive outside the womb?
The age of viability
What is the definition of a teratogen according to the text?
An environmental agent that causes damage during the prenatal period
According to the passage, what are the two basic functions central to cognitive growth?
Adaptation and Organization
What is the process by which people adapt their current understandings in response to new experiences?
Accommodation
Which of the following best describes the Sensorimotor Stage of cognitive development?
Infants' intelligence develops and is expressed through their sensory and motor abilities
What is the process by which people incorporate incoming information into concepts they already understand?
Assimilation
What is the process by which people balance assimilation and accommodation to create stable understanding?
Equilibration
What is the first stage of Erikson's theory of psychosocial development focused on?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Which virtue is developed if the Trust vs. Mistrust stage is successfully resolved?
Hope
What is the primary consequence of failing to acquire the virtue of hope during the Trust vs. Mistrust stage?
Heightened insecurities
What age range does the Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt stage encompass?
18 months to 3 years
What is Carol Gilligan best known for?
Her innovative views on the development of women's morality and sense of self
According to Erikson's theory, what is necessary for an infant to develop a sense of trust during the Trust vs. Mistrust stage?
Consistent and stable care from the primary caregiver
According to Gilligan, how do boys and girls view moral behavior differently?
Boys view morality in terms of broad principles like justice or fairness, while girls see it in terms of responsibility toward specific individuals.
Which of the following is NOT a potential outcome of failing to successfully resolve the Trust vs. Mistrust stage?
Role confusion
What is the key aspect of moral behavior for women according to Gilligan?
Compassion for individuals
What is the main purpose of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory?
To emphasize the importance of studying children in multiple environments to understand their development
According to the Ecological Systems Theory, what is the range of environmental systems that influence an individual's development?
The immediate surroundings (e.g., family) to broad societal structures (e.g., culture)
Which of the following statements best summarizes the key difference between Gilligan's and Bronfenbrenner's theories?
Gilligan focused on individual-level factors, while Bronfenbrenner focused on environmental-level factors.
According to Erikson's theory, what is the result if a child's initiative is not encouraged during the industry vs. inferiority stage?
The child feels inferior and doubts their abilities.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the identity vs. role confusion stage, according to Erikson's theory?
Adolescents develop a sense of inferiority and doubt their abilities.
What is necessary for a child to develop a balance between competence and modesty, according to the text?
Exposing the child to some failure to develop modesty.
According to Erikson's theory, what is the likely outcome if adolescents are supported in their exploration and given the freedom to explore different roles?
They will emerge with a strong sense of self and independence.
What is the primary focus of the identity vs. role confusion stage in Erikson's theory?
Exploring personal values, beliefs, and goals to find a sense of self.
What is the primary consequence if a child cannot develop the specific skill they feel society demands?
They will develop a sense of inferiority.
Learn about the significant growth and development milestones during the second trimester of pregnancy. Discover how the fetus grows, from the emergence of vernix and lanugo to the development of organs and senses.
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