Psychology Quiz #3 Review Game

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of stages in human prenatal development?

• Infancy, childhood, adolescence

• Germinal stage, embryonic stage, fetal stage

• Toddlerhood, preschool, school-age

• Adolescence, adulthood, old age

Which role does the placenta primarily play during pregnancy?

• It produces hormones for the mother

• It removes waste products from the fetus

• It forms the baby's organs

• It helps the fetus breathe air

What is the term for the stage of prenatal development that occurs from implantation to about 8 weeks after conception?

• Germinal period

• Embryonic period

• Fetal period

• Postnatal period

A deficiency of which nutrient during early pregnancy increases the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus?

• Vitamin C

• Folic acid

• Zinc

• Magnesium

During which week of pregnancy is 'quickening,' or the first noticeable fetal movement, most commonly experienced by a first-time mother?

• 6 weeks

• 10 weeks

• 16 weeks

• 20 weeks

What is the earliest gestational age at which a premature infant is typically considered capable of surviving outside the womb with intensive medical care?

• 20 weeks

• 24 weeks

• 26 weeks

• 30 weeks

Which of the following is a known contributor to the risk of preterm labor?

• Regular exercise during pregnancy

• Parental substance abuse and smoking

• Consuming prenatal vitamins

• Low maternal stress levels

Which of the following best describes the effect of teratogens during pregnancy?

• They support the development of the fetus

• They have no impact on the fetus

• They may cause harm to the developing fetus

• They ensure proper organ formation

Which of the following best describes how teratogens can affect fetal development?

• By influencing the baby's birth weight only

• By causing genetic mutations in the parents

• By varying effects depending on the stage of pregnancy and level of exposure

• By determining the baby's eye color

Which condition is most commonly linked to heavy alcohol use by a mother during pregnancy?

• Neonatal abstinence syndrome

• Low birth weight

• Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)

• Cerebral palsy