Question 1

The ________ domain relates to how we think, reason, and communicate.
A) socio-emotional
B) physical
C) cultural
D) cognitive

Accepted Answer

The cognitive domain relates to mental processes such as thinking, problem solving, memory, attention, and language use.

Question 2

Julia is pregnant and she wants to keep healthy throughout her pregnancy. Since her house is old, she has it checked for lead paint because she is afraid of the effect of ________ on the fetus.
A) infections
B) teratogens
C) nature
D) premature birth

Accepted Answer

Teratogens are substances, like lead, that can interfere with the normal development of a fetus and cause birth defects. Infections could also potentially harm the fetus, but in this scenario, the concern is specifically related to the potential harm of lead exposure. Nature and premature birth are not relevant to the given scenario.

Question 3

Amelia has been quite stressed lately and is very alarmed when she goes into labor at 30 weeks of gestation. Her baby has not finished the ________ period of prenatal development. It ________ live outside of the womb.
A) embryonic; can
B) fetal; can
C) embryonic; cannot
D) fetal; cannot

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

A baby developing in his or her mother's womb will begin developing lungs during the ________ period.
A) fetal
B) germinal
C) embryonic
D) zygotic

Accepted Answer

The embryonic period is the stage of prenatal development that lasts from fertilization through the eighth week. During this period, the embryo develops all of its major organs and systems, including the respiratory system and lungs. Therefore, the correct answer is C) embryonic.

Question 5

Shayne works as a researcher conducting studies in developmental psychology. Which of the research questions is Shayne LEAST likely to address in his work?
A) How is auditory information processed in the brain?
B) How do changes in neural connections affect memory retrieval in older adults?
C) How does a child learn and understand rules about how to behave in public?
D) How does testosterone level affect sex drive in teenagers versus adults?

Accepted Answer

Research in developmental psychology focuses on the growth and change in individuals throughout their lifespan, particularly in areas such as cognitive development, emotional growth, and social behavior. Question A, which asks about the processing of auditory information in the brain, is more related to cognitive neuroscience or neuropsychology than to developmental psychology, making it the least likely question for Shayne to address in his work.

Question 6

Becca is at her regular prenatal checkup. The doctor tells her, "The organs are highly developed and now we mainly want the baby to gain weight." Based on this, Becca's baby is currently in the ________ stage of development.
A) germinal
B) embryonic
C) fetal
D) critical

Accepted Answer

The statement "The organs are highly developed and now we mainly want the baby to gain weight" indicates that the baby is in the fetal stage of development, which is characterized by significant growth and weight gain. The germinal stage is the first two weeks of development after conception, the embryonic stage is from two to eight weeks after conception, and the critical stage is not a recognized stage of development.

Question 7

A research team finds that an experimental drug causes problems for prenatal development, but only if it is given within the first 20 days of pregnancy. Researchers are worried that this will most likely affect
A) heart development.
B) the blastocyst.
C) the length of gestation.
D) the baby's birth weight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A research team finds that an experimental...

Question 8

Grant wants to do everything he can to keep his wife healthy during her pregnancy. He frequently gives her folic acid because he knows that this helps development of the ________ during the ________ period.
A) heart; germinal
B) spine and brain; embryonic
C) heart; embryonic
D) spine and brain; germinal

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is commonly recommended for pregnant women because it helps with the development of the spine and brain during the embryonic period, which occurs during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. It is important for pregnant women to take folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus.

Question 9

Malcolm knows that environmental factors can influence his child in many different ways and they first begin to have an effect on children
A) when they are able to move about in their environment.
B) about two weeks after conception.
C) within hours of birth.
D) when they have developed a central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors can begin to influence a child as early as about two weeks after conception, impacting their development from the earliest stages of life.

Question 10

Jane is four months pregnant. When describing how her baby is developing, Jane is most likely talking about changes that occur during the ________ period.
A) blastocyst
B) prenatal
C) teratogen
D) germinal

Accepted Answer

The prenatal period refers to the entire period of development from conception to birth, so it is the most appropriate choice for describing how Jane's baby is developing at four months into her pregnancy. The blastocyst period is the first two weeks after conception when the zygote develops into a blastocyst, the germinal period is the first two weeks after conception when the zygote undergoes cell division and implants into the uterine wall, and a teratogen is any substance or agent that can cause birth defects. None of these options accurately describe the developmental changes that would be occurring during the fourth month of pregnancy.

Question 11

Which of the following domains of development relates to changes in levels of hormones and growth of the body, including the brain?
A) physical domain
B) cultural domain
C) socio-emotional domain
D) cognitive domain

Accepted Answer

The physical domain relates to changes in the body, including hormonal changes and growth of the brain. Cultural domain refers to factors related to culture and ethnicity, socio-emotional domain refers to changes in emotions and relationships, and cognitive domain refers to changes in mental processes such as perception and problem-solving.

Question 12

Quincy is four years old, and he has an intellectual disability and a slightly misshapen face. What most likely happened during Quincy’s prenatal development?
A) He was exposed to a teratogen.
B) His mother experienced severe stress.
C) His mother did not take in enough vitamin B.
D) He skipped the embryonic period.

Accepted Answer

Exposure to teratogens during prenatal development can lead to intellectual disabilities and physical abnormalities, such as a misshapen face.

Question 13

Claudia has been feeling ill for a couple weeks and finds out she is two weeks pregnant. Up to this point, her baby has been in the ________ period of development, and the ________ has begun to form.
A) germinal; embryo
B) embryonic; embryo
C) embryonic; placenta
D) germinal; placenta

Accepted Answer

The answer of Claudia has been feeling ill for a...

Question 14

When his sister becomes pregnant, Tyrone learns the effect of teratogens, which include all of the following EXCEPT
A) caffeine.
B) the measles.
C) X-rays.
D) folic acid.

Accepted Answer

Folic acid is not a teratogen. It is a supplement that can help prevent neural tube defects in fetuses. Teratogens are substances or factors that can cause birth defects or developmental abnormalities in fetuses. Examples include alcohol, certain drugs, infection, and exposure to radiation.

Question 15

Camden is explaining all the different stages of development he has learned in his introductory psychology class. Which of the following is the correct order for all the periods of human development?
A) physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional
B) germinal, embryonic, and fetal
C) infancy, childhood, adulthood, and adolescence
D) All of the answer choices are correct, as they all include periods of human development across our lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Camden is explaining all the different stages...

Question 16

Changes in terms of how we understand ourselves, interact with others, and experience and regulate emotions are part of the ________ domain.
A) cultural
B) socio-emotional
C) cognitive
D) physical

Accepted Answer

The socio-emotional domain refers to changes in how we interact with others and regulate our emotions. It also includes changes in how we understand and define ourselves in relation to others. The cultural domain pertains to how our experiences are influenced by the cultural context in which we live. The cognitive domain pertains to changes in our thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities. The physical domain pertains to changes in our physical appearance, functioning, and health.

Question 17

When his sister becomes pregnant, Graham gives her a mini-lesson in prenatal care based on what he learned in his introductory psychology class. He should tell her all of the following EXCEPT that
A) teratogens include any chemical in the environment that negatively affects the fetus.
B) teratogens work on recessive genes to affect prenatal child development.
C) alcohol, prescription drugs, and chemicals in the environment are teratogens.
D) she can avoid many birth defects by practicing healthy habits.

Accepted Answer

Teratogens do NOT work on recessive genes to affect prenatal child development. This statement is incorrect and could lead to confusion. It is important to provide accurate information when discussing prenatal care.

Question 18

Taylor was in a car accident when she was six months pregnant. Her doctors are worried that the accident may have caused problems with prenatal development because she is in the ________ period.
A) zygotic
B) embryonic
C) fetal
D) germinal

Accepted Answer

The fetal period refers to the stage of prenatal development from the end of the embryonic period (about 8 weeks after conception) to birth, covering the development stages relevant to a six-month pregnancy.

Question 19

Brooke is a developmental psychologist at USA College. Which of the following is Brooke most likely to study?
A) patterns of neural activation that influence memory retrieval
B) the subjective experience of the feeling "pride"
C) the ways in which children differ from adults in their thought processes
D) how effective behavior modification is for teenagers with depression

Accepted Answer

As a developmental psychologist, Brooke is likely to study the ways in which children differ from adults in their thought processes.

Question 20

The first cell of new life, which is created from the union of the sperm and the egg, is known as
A) the fetus.
B) the embryo.
C) a zygote.
D) the blastocyst.

Accepted Answer

The first cell of new life, created from the fusion of the sperm and the egg, is known as a zygote. The zygote undergoes several cell divisions and develops into an embryo, which eventually develops into a fetus. The blastocyst is a later stage of development, occurring 4-5 days after fertilization, during which the zygote divides into multiple cells and forms a hollow ball before implanting into the uterine wall.

Quiz 4: Development Across the Life Span

The ________ domain relates to how we think, reason, and communicate.

Julia is pregnant and she wants to keep healthy throughout her pregnancy. Since her house is old, she has it checked for lead paint because she is afraid of the effect of ________ on the fetus.

Amelia has been quite stressed lately and is very alarmed when she goes into labor at 30 weeks of gestation. Her baby has not finished the period of prenatal development. It live outside of the womb.

A baby developing in his or her mother's womb will begin developing lungs during the ________ period.

Shayne works as a researcher conducting studies in developmental psychology. Which of the research questions is Shayne LEAST likely to address in his work?

Becca is at her regular prenatal checkup. The doctor tells her, "The organs are highly developed and now we mainly want the baby to gain weight." Based on this, Becca's baby is currently in the ________ stage of development.

A research team finds that an experimental drug causes problems for prenatal development, but only if it is given within the first 20 days of pregnancy. Researchers are worried that this will most likely affect

Grant wants to do everything he can to keep his wife healthy during her pregnancy. He frequently gives her folic acid because he knows that this helps development of the during the period.

Malcolm knows that environmental factors can influence his child in many different ways and they first begin to have an effect on children

Jane is four months pregnant. When describing how her baby is developing, Jane is most likely talking about changes that occur during the ________ period.

Which of the following domains of development relates to changes in levels of hormones and growth of the body, including the brain?

Quincy is four years old, and he has an intellectual disability and a slightly misshapen face. What most likely happened during Quincy’s prenatal development?

Claudia has been feeling ill for a couple weeks and finds out she is two weeks pregnant. Up to this point, her baby has been in the period of development, and the has begun to form.

When his sister becomes pregnant, Tyrone learns the effect of teratogens, which include all of the following EXCEPT

Camden is explaining all the different stages of development he has learned in his introductory psychology class. Which of the following is the correct order for all the periods of human development?

Changes in terms of how we understand ourselves, interact with others, and experience and regulate emotions are part of the ________ domain.

When his sister becomes pregnant, Graham gives her a mini-lesson in prenatal care based on what he learned in his introductory psychology class. He should tell her all of the following EXCEPT that

Taylor was in a car accident when she was six months pregnant. Her doctors are worried that the accident may have caused problems with prenatal development because she is in the ________ period.

Brooke is a developmental psychologist at USA College. Which of the following is Brooke most likely to study?

The first cell of new life, which is created from the union of the sperm and the egg, is known as