Question 1

Define behavioral teratogens, and name at least two common ones. State two potential consequences of exposure to them.

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Question 2

When infants turn their heads and suck in response to a touch on the cheek, they are demonstrating the _____ reflex.

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Question 3

Trace and Erowin, recently married, are talking about expanding their family. The couple comes to you for advice on what they can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy. List five suggestions that Erowin can follow prior to becoming pregnant.

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Question 4

According to recent studies, how many American women drink during pregnancy? What group of women are most likely to consume alcohol during pregnancy? Assume that a woman gives birth to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Describe the characteristics of a child with this disorder.

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Question 5

The parent-infant _____ is the strong, loving connection that forms as parents hold, examine, and feed their newborn.

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Question 6

_____ is the term for a baby whose birthweight is significantly lower than expected, given the time since conception.

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Question 7

Name four factors that contribute to low birthweight.

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Question 8

_____ is a form of newborn care in which mothers (and sometimes fathers) rest their babies on their naked chests.

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Question 9

The _______________ is a test often administered to newborns that measures responsiveness and records 46 behaviors, including 20 reflexes.

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Question 10

After giving birth to her first child, Mae experienced a deep sadness that made caring for her child (and herself) difficult. Her husband noticed and called the family's doctor, who suggested Mae may have _____.

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Question 11

When Alexia was born she was deprived of oxygen for a brief amount of time. Alexia experienced _____.

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Question 12

Explain the procedure known as a cesarean section, and discuss at least two benefits and two risks associated with this kind of delivery.

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Question 13

A(n) _____ is a commitment by both parents to cooperate in raising the child.

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Question 14

Newborn Jorie received an Apgar rating following her birth. Explain what the Apgar scale is, including the five vital signs that it measures. Jorie received a 4 at one minute and five minutes after birth. What does this score indicate?

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Question 15

Malek gained weight and experienced nausea when his wife, Elenor, was pregnant. Malek experienced _____.

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Question 16

The phenomenon in which low-SES immigrant women tend have fewer birth complications than native-born peers with higher incomes is called the "________. "

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Question 17

Describe the germinal period, embryonic period, and fetal period of prenatal development. Identify the length of each period, including the major developmental milestones that occur during each.

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Question 18

Sammy is 5 years old and spends his day in a wheelchair assisted by an aid. Sammy can't control any of his muscles due to brain damage, but he is extremely intelligent. Sammy's condition has been evident since birth. Sammy has _____.

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Question 19

A father's presence at a child's birth _____ the likelihood of birth complications.

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Question 20

A newborn's involuntary response to a particular stimulus is called a(n) "_____."

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Quiz 4: Prenatal Development and Birth