23 Questions
Which one of the following is an example of an extended family household?
A multi-generational kinship of parents, children, and relatives living together
Which one of the following best describes socioeconomic status (SES)?
The combination of economic and social factors describing an individual or family, including income, education, and occupation
Which one of the following is an example of an age-graded influence?
A characteristic of an event that occurs in a similar way for most people in a group
Which stage of cognitive development is characterized by the ability to think logically but not abstractly?
Concrete Operational Stage
What is the term for the union of sperm and ovum to produce a zygote?
Fertilization
What determines the sex of an individual during fertilization?
Sex Chromosome
What is the statistical estimate of the contribution of heredity to individual differences in a specific trait within a given population?
Heritability
Which type of correlation is described as the environment being created by the parent to support the early signs of dispositions?
Reactive correlation
Which type of correlation is described as the person seeking an environment that is compatible with their genotype?
Active correlation
Which type of environmental experience is described as the child's own unique experiences that are not shared by another sibling?
Nonshared environmental experience
Which characteristic is influenced by both heredity and environment?
All of the above
Which vitamin deficiency can lead to neural tube defects in babies?
Folic acid/ folate
Which substance can cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in babies?
Alcohol
Which illness can cause perinatal transmission?
AIDS
Which principle of development states that development occurs from the center of the body to the extremities?
Proximodistal
Which stage of prenatal development is characterized by the development of major body systems and organs?
Embryonic stage
What is the normal range of gestation?
38-42 weeks
Which sex chromosome abnormality is characterized by underdeveloped secondary sex characteristics and small testes in males?
XXY (Kleinfelter's Syndrome)
What is the function of the placenta during prenatal development?
Allows oxygen, nourishment, and wastes to pass between mother and embryo
Which stage of psychosocial development occurs during young adulthood?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
During which stage of psychosexual development does the Oedipus Complex occur?
Phallic Phase
What is the virtue associated with the crisis of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt?
Will
Which stage of cognitive development occurs from birth to 2 years?
Sensorimotor Stage
Test your knowledge on Canalization and Genotype-Environment Interaction with this quiz! Learn about how certain behaviors develop in genetically predetermined ways, but can be influenced by extreme changes in the environment. Explore how factors like training and encouragement can impact a child's development of skills like walking and communication.
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