Question 1

At what point in the pregnancy does the woman start to feel the fetus move?

Accepted Answer

Most women start to feel fetal movements, also known as quickening, between weeks 16 and 25 of pregnancy, which is the second trimester. It is rare to feel fetal movements in the first trimester, and movements may become less frequent in the third trimester as the baby grows larger and has less room to move around.

Question 2

The number of babies under one year of age who die per 1,000 live births in a given year is called the

Accepted Answer

The given definition perfectly matches with the term "infant mortality rate" which calculates the number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a particular year. Option A is incorrect because the fertility rate is the number of live births per 1,000 women of reproductive age in a given year. Option B is incorrect because the abortion rate is the number of abortions performed per 1,000 women of reproductive age in a given year. Option C is incorrect because stillborn rate measures the number of stillborn infants per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Question 3

What is the largest expenditure per year for a child?

Accepted Answer

Housing is typically the largest annual expenditure for raising a child, as it includes costs associated with providing a larger living space, utilities, and other housing-related expenses.

Question 4

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning how micro-level factors affect fertility?

Accepted Answer

Young Latinos and African Americans typically begin sexual activities earlier than their white and Asian American counterparts, which can influence fertility rates and patterns.

Question 5

Which type of couple has mixed feelings before and after conception and even well into the pregnancy? They may decide to have the baby because one partner feels strongly about having a child and the other complies.

Accepted Answer

The description given matches the characteristics of an ambivalent couple. They have mixed feelings before and after conception, and one partner may feel strongly about having a child while the other complies. This indecisiveness can continue well into the pregnancy.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a cost of parenthood?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 7

Smoking among birth mothers is linked to the risk of

Accepted Answer

Smoking among birth mothers is linked to all three risks: spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, and premature birth. Therefore, choice D, "all of the above," is the best answer.

Question 8

According to the text's discussion of fathers and their newborns,

Accepted Answer

The text discusses how fathers may worry about being good parents, similar to mothers. The other options are not supported by the text.

Question 9

Pregnancy is broken into three,three-month periods called

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy is broken into three, three-month periods called trimesters.

Question 10

The number of live children born per year per 1,000 women ages 15-44 is called the

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of live children born per...

Question 11

Which of the following is a micro-level reason why people may postpone childbearing?

Accepted Answer

Many single women may choose to postpone childbearing because they do not want to conceive or adopt a child on their own, which is a micro-level, personal decision.

Question 12

Some leading causes of infant mortality are

Accepted Answer

Physical birth defects and low birth weight are among the leading causes of infant mortality, with premature birth also being a major factor. Accidents, child abuse, and poisoning can contribute to infant mortality but are not as common as physical birth defects and low birth weight. High birth weight may increase the risk of complications, but it is not listed as a leading cause of infant mortality. Poor nutrition may also contribute to infant mortality but is not listed as a separate choice.

Question 13

Surgical removal of the baby from the womb through the abdominal wall is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Surgical removal of the baby from the womb through the abdominal wall is called a cesarean section. Option A (vaginal birth) is the natural method of childbirth through the birth canal, whereas options C and D (episiotomy and perineal birth) are specific procedures pertaining to vaginal birth.

Question 14

The average number of children born to a women in her lifetime is called the

Accepted Answer

The total fertility rate (TFR) takes into account the number of live births that a woman can expect to have over her lifetime based on current fertility rates. This is a more accurate measure of fertility than just looking at the number of pregnancies or birth rates in a given year.

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the postpartum blues?

Accepted Answer

The postpartum blues typically involve feeling moody, teary, and overwhelmed while also experiencing happiness about the baby. It usually lasts for a few days to a few weeks after giving birth. The other options (A, C, and D) are not accurate statements about postpartum blues.

Question 16

Jane and John actively discussed having children and jointly decided to conceive a child.They are an example of what type of couple?

Accepted Answer

Jane and John actively discussed and made a joint decision to conceive a child, indicating that they have planned for it. Therefore, they are an example of a planning couple.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a way education affects fertility rates?

Accepted Answer

D is incorrect because generally, the more education a woman has, the more likely she is to marry later, not the less. Higher levels of education often lead to delayed marriage and childbearing due to career pursuits and other factors.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a benefit parents expect from having children?

Accepted Answer

While some parents may hope to have their children take care of them in old age, it is not a universal benefit that all parents expect or prioritize. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The other options (B, C, and D) are commonly cited benefits of having children.

Question 19

___________________ is a serious illness that can occur up to a year after childbirth.Women who experience this feel sad,hopeless,worthless,and having trouble caring for the baby.

Accepted Answer

Postpartum depression is a serious mental illness that affects some women after childbirth. Symptoms include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, and difficulty caring for the baby. It can occur up to a year after giving birth and requires medical treatment.

Question 20

John did not want to have a child but his wife Jane decided to go ahead with the pregnancy regardless of his wishes.They eventually divorced over the situation.John and Jane are an example of a __________ couple.

Accepted Answer

John and Jane are an example of a "yes-no" couple, where one partner wants a child and the other does not, leading to conflict and, in this case, divorce.

Quiz 11: To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints