AnswersCUSD Psychology 5.0Prenatal Development

Topic Test Answers

0 verified answers3 views
1
Free Preview

__________ is an important factor in the process of maturation because it provides a biological framework of how much one is capable of accomplishing.

A
Timing
B
Interaction
C
Environment
D
Heredity
2
Free Preview

The average ages at which an individual displays certain abilities are known as __________.

A
developmental norms
B
process of maturation
C
percentile
D
proximodistal trend
3

Which of the following occurs during the embryonic stage?

A
The zygote implants itself in the uterine wall.
B
The fetus reaches full term and is ready to be born.
C
The vital organs and bodily systems begin to form.
D
The fetus’ footprints and fingerprints begin to form.
4

__________ are agents in the __________ that can reach the fetus through the mother and cause harm.

A
Spermicides . . . bloodstream
B
Abruptio placentae . . . placenta
C
Teratogens . . . environment
D
Proteins . . . bloodstream
5

Although heredity lays down the __________ of who we are, environment helps build who we will become.

A
building
B
stability
C
foundation
D
nature
6

Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development best represents a stage theory of development.

A
T
B
F
7

All of the following are environmental factors that affect human development except __________.

A
chromosomes
B
healthy eating habits
C
economics
D
living conditions
8

Which of the following statements does not represent assumptions that stage theories share?

A
Each stage builds on the knowledge of the previous stage.
B
Each stage corresponds to a specific age.
C
A child can pass through the stages in any order.
D
Each stage is qualitatively different than the next.
9

Which of the following is not an assumption of stage theories?

A
Stages are cultural.
B
Stages are genetically predisposed.
C
Each stage corresponds to a specific age.
D
Each person goes through the stages in the same order.
10

Which of the following statements concerning personality stability is not correct?

A
Perceived changes in personality may be relative to the surrounding context.
B
Personality changes appear to decline as one becomes older.
C
One’s level of anxiety appears to remain fairly stable throughout life.
D
Personality is often more malleable after one reaches adulthood.
11

The __________ stage is the third stage of development and lasts from two months through birth.

A
embryonic
B
fetal
C
prenatal
D
germinal
12

Sometimes an infant will seem startled and will fling their arms out and possibly cry. This is known as the __________ reflex.

A
moro
B
rooting
C
sucking
D
grasping
13

Nerve cells do not begin to develop until after a child is born. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
14

Research indicates that stage theories are more accurate than developmental theories when it comes to assessing developmental changes.

A
T
B
F
15

A woman should gain an average of 25-35 pounds during pregnancy in order for healthy development of the fetus.

A
T
B
F
16

A Punnett square is used to determine the __________.

A
probable outcome of a genetic cross
B
different forms of a gene
C
result of a gene mutation
D
actual outcome of a genetic cross
17

Psychologists who favor the theory of continuous development tend to refer to stage theories of development as “discontinuous.”

A
T
B
F
18

The organ that provides oxygen and nutrition to the fetus and filters out bodily wastes is the __________.

A
heart
B
zygote
C
blastocyst
D
placenta
19

Temperament is an aspect of personality that often changes throughout someone’s life.

A
T
B
F
20

Researchers use all of the following to study the impact of heredity on behavior except __________ studies.

A
family
B
peer
C
adoption
D
twin

Did you find these answers helpful?