Question 1

The doctor warned Selena, a 30-year-old pregnant woman, that using methadone for her treatment will result in severe consequences. Why is Selena considering methadone for her treatment, and what is the consequence of using this drug?

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A)   Selena is addicted to alcohol. Methadone is a common treatment for alcohol addiction but is known to cause very low birth weight in newborns.
B)   Selena is addicted to heroin. Methadone is a common treatment for heroin addiction but is known to cause very severe withdrawal symptoms in newborns.
C)   Selena is addicted to smoking. Methadone is a common treatment for nicotine addiction but is known to cause lower intelligence in children.
D)   Selena is addicted to marijuana. Methadone is a common treatment for marijuana addiction but is known to cause lower quality of reflexes at one month of age.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   at conception
B)   during the germinal period
C)   during the embryonic period
D)   during the fetal periodE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Define a teratogen, and illustrate your answer with an example. List at least six teratogens one should avoid during pregnancy.

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A teratogen is any agent that can potent...

Question 4

Identify and describe the two common studies used by behavior geneticists to investigate the influence of heredity on behavior.

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To study the influence of heredity on be...

Question 5

According to evolutionary developmental psychologists, many evolved psychological mechanisms are ________. That is, the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup.

Accepted Answer

A)   domain-specific
B)   maladjusted
C)   nonoperational
D)   unconditionalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which maternal age group has increased risk of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and fetal death?

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A)   eighteen years or younger
B)   between 18 and 25 years
C)   between 25 and 30 years
D)   thirty-five years and olderE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The outermost layer of the embryo is called the

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A)   mesoderm, which produces the digestive system.
B)   cytoderm, which produces the circulatory system.
C)   endoderm, which produces the reproductive system.
D)   ectoderm, which produces the nervous system.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

What is bonding, and why do some hospitals deter bonding?

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Bonding refers to the formation of a clo...

Question 9

Identify the period of prenatal development that occurs two to eight weeks after conception. During this time, the rate of cell differentiation intensifies, support systems for the cells form, and organs appear.

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The answer of Identify the period of prenatal development that...

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the stages of childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A)   The first stage terminates when the baby completely emerges from the mother's body.
B)   Uterine contractions start in the final stage of the birth process.
C)   The first stage is the longest of the three birth stages.
D)   The first stage of birth is longer for a woman who is having her second or third child.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because

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A)   males have only one copy of the X chromosome.
B)   the diseases are triggered by the male sex hormone, testosterone.
C)   males have an extra Y chromosome.
D)   males have an extra X chromosome, making them XXY.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is the vascular organ that links the fetus to the mother's uterus?

Accepted Answer

A)   the fallopian tube
B)   the ovary
C)   the placenta
D)   the cervixE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Phenylketonuria (PKU)  is a genetic disorder in which an individual cannot properly metabolize ________, an amino acid.

Accepted Answer

A)   phenylamine
B)   phenylalanine
C)   phenylacetylene
D)   phenylacetamideE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

CenteringPregnancy is an innovative prenatal care program in the United States that provides complete prenatal care

Accepted Answer

A)   in individual homes.
B)   in rural clinical settings.
C)   in group settings.
D)   to low-income women only.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In assessing the health of newborns, the ________ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Rogers-Randall Assessment
B)   Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
C)   Wechsler Infant Intelligence Scale
D)   Apgar ScaleE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

According to Sandra Scarr's description of the three ways that heredity and environment can be correlated, passive genotype-environment correlations occur because

Accepted Answer

A)   biological parents provide a rearing environment for a child.
B)   children seek out environments that are stimulating.
C)   a child's genetically influenced characteristics elicit certain types of environments.
D)   certain genes evoke environmental support.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Down syndrome
B)   Phenylketonuria (PKU) 
C)   Turner syndrome
D)   Klinefelter syndromeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is evaluated by the Apgar Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)   the newborn's kidney function
B)   the newborn's birth weight
C)   the newborn's height
D)   the newborn's heart rateE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Phenotypes include ________ and ________ characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A)   physical; environmental
B)   conscious; subconscious
C)   biological; ecological
D)   physical; psychologicalE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

By the end of the ________, contractions dilate the cervix to an opening of about 10 centimeters (four inches) , so that the baby can move from the uterus to the birth canal.

Accepted Answer

A)   second trimester
B)   second birth stage
C)   third trimester
D)   first birth stageE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 2: Biological Beginnings

According to evolutionary developmental psychologists, many evolved psychological mechanisms are ________. That is, the mechanisms apply only to a specific aspect of a person's psychological makeup.

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Define a teratogen, and illustrate your answer with an example. List at least six teratogens one should avoid during pregnancy.

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Which maternal age group has increased risk of low birth weight, preterm delivery, and fetal death?

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During which period of development is the unborn baby most at risk of developing a structural defect due to the effects of a teratogen?

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Which of the following is evaluated by the Apgar Scale?

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Which of the following is a gene-linked abnormality?

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What is bonding, and why do some hospitals deter bonding?

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Identify the period of prenatal development that occurs two to eight weeks after conception. During this time, the rate of cell differentiation intensifies, support systems for the cells form, and organs appear.

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In assessing the health of newborns, the ________ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.

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CenteringPregnancy is an innovative prenatal care program in the United States that provides complete prenatal care

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Most individuals who have X-linked diseases are males because

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According to Sandra Scarr's description of the three ways that heredity and environment can be correlated, passive genotype-environment correlations occur because

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Which of the following is the vascular organ that links the fetus to the mother's uterus?

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The doctor warned Selena, a 30-year-old pregnant woman, that using methadone for her treatment will result in severe consequences. Why is Selena considering methadone for her treatment, and what is the consequence of using this drug?

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Identify and describe the two common studies used by behavior geneticists to investigate the influence of heredity on behavior.

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Phenotypes include ________ and ________ characteristics.

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By the end of the ________, contractions dilate the cervix to an opening of about 10 centimeters (four inches) , so that the baby can move from the uterus to the birth canal.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder in which an individual cannot properly metabolize ________, an amino acid.

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