Question 1

Kangaroo care is only effective when done by mothers.

Accepted Answer

Kangaroo care can be done by anyone, not just mothers. It involves holding a premature or low birth weight baby skin-to-skin on the chest, and can be done by fathers, siblings, or other caregivers.

Question 2

What two maternal health conditions may cause damage during the prenatal period?

Accepted Answer

Any of the TORCH infections (toxoplasmosis, HIV, STIs, rubella, cytoplasmosis, herpes), diabetes

Question 3

What are teratogens?

Accepted Answer

Any environmental factor that may cause damage during the prenatal period.

Question 4

Give an example of a chromosomal disorder.

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Question 5

Who of the following were British Prime Ministers?&#10;A) Margaret Thatcher&#10;B) Abraham Lincoln&#10;C) Winston Churchill&#10;D) Nelson Mandela

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Question 6

Ultrasounds are not used to&#8230;&#10;A) determine the number of fetuses in a pregnancy.&#10;B) diagnose chromosomal abnormalities.&#10;C) observe the organs and limbs.&#10;D) determine the placement of the placenta and fetus.

Accepted Answer

Ultrasounds can be used to determine the number of fetuses in a pregnancy, observe the organs and limbs, and determine the placement of the placenta and fetus. However, while ultrasounds can sometimes detect physical markers associated with chromosomal abnormalities, definitive diagnosis usually requires genetic testing.

Question 7

Inborn errors of metabolism are caused by:&#10;A) Single gene abnormalities&#10;B) Maternal substance abuse&#10;C) Trisomy 21&#10;D) Preterm birth

Accepted Answer

Inborn errors of metabolism are caused by single gene abnormalities that result in a deficiency or dysfunction of an enzyme or transport protein involved in metabolism. Maternal substance abuse, trisomy 21, and preterm birth are not direct causes of inborn errors of metabolism.

Question 8

Bowlby's attachment theory is highly controversial.

Accepted Answer

Bowlby's attachment theory is widely accepted and influential in the fields of psychology and child development, focusing on the importance of a secure attachment between a child and caregiver for healthy emotional and social development.

Question 9

Name the five developmental domains.

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Deck 3: Typical and Atypical Development