Question 1

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; instead, it is a vitamin recommended for pregnant women to help prevent birth defects, unlike caffeine, measles, and X-rays, which can harm the developing fetus.

Question 2

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 of development encompasses changes in the body's physical state, including hormonal changes and growth of the body and brain.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 first two weeks of pregnancy are considered the germinal period, during which the placenta begins to form.

Question 6

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

A zygote is the first cell of new life formed by the union of the sperm and the egg.

Question 7

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

Lung development begins in the embryonic period, which is from the third to the eighth week of pregnancy, following the germinal and preceding the fetal periods.

Question 8

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 duration of pregnancy, encompassing all developmental stages from conception to birth, which is what Jane would be discussing in terms of her baby's development.

Question 9

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

Lead paint is considered a teratogen, which is any agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or fetus. Teratogens may cause a birth defect in the child, or halt the pregnancy outright. Lead exposure is particularly concerning due to its potential to cause a range of developmental issues in a fetus.

Question 10

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 11

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 crucial for the development of the spine and brain (neural tube) during the embryonic period of pregnancy, which is why option B is correct.

Question 12

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 fetal stage of development is characterized by the rapid growth of the baby and the maturation of the organs. This stage begins around the end of the second month of pregnancy and continues until birth. The doctor's comment about the organs being highly developed and focusing on weight gain indicates that Becca's baby is in the fetal stage.

Question 13

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

Developmental psychologists focus on the ways in which individuals grow and change throughout their lives, with a particular emphasis on cognitive, emotional, and social development. Choice C, which mentions studying the differences in thought processes between children and adults, is directly related to developmental psychology.

Question 14

Lila is not an alcoholic and never drinks to excess.However,she does have wine with dinner every evening.When Lila is two weeks pregnant,she asks you whether this can injure her baby.What correct response can you give her?
A) Because she does not drink to excess,wine will probably not injure the baby.
B) Because she drinks every day,her body is used to it and wine will not hurt the baby.
C) She should stop drinking wine completely until after the baby is born.
D) She should only drink once a week since a small amount of wine cannot do any harm.

Accepted Answer

There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Drinking any amount of alcohol at any time during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. The safest course is to avoid alcohol entirely during pregnancy.

Question 15

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 are agents that can cause birth defects or negatively affect prenatal development, but they do not specifically work on recessive genes to affect development. This statement is incorrect as teratogens can cause harm regardless of the genetic makeup of the fetus.

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 encompasses changes in how we understand ourselves, interact with others, and experience and regulate emotions. This domain focuses on our social behaviors, emotions, and the development of personal identity and relationships with others.

Question 17

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

The answer of Amelia has been quite stressed lately and...

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

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

Accepted Answer

The cognitive domain encompasses the mental processes related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and communicating, which distinguishes it from the other options.

Question 20

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...

Quiz 4: Development Across the Life Span

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

Lila is not an alcoholic and never drinks to excess.However,she does have wine with dinner every evening.When Lila is two weeks pregnant,she asks you whether this can injure her baby.What correct response can you give her?

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

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

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.

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.

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

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