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Child Development Semester Final

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cordlike structure attaching the growing baby to the placenta

a)

Umbilical Cord

b)

Fetus

c)

Placenta

d)

Embryo

2.

Bag of fluid that protects the baby in the uterus

a)

Placenta

b)

Umbilical Cord

c)

Amniotic Sac

d)

Emryo

3.

Disk-shaped temporary organ in uterus that supplies the baby with nutrients through the umbilical cord

a)

Placenta

b)

Umbilical Cord

c)

Amniotic Sac

d)

Amniotic Fluid

4.

Growing baby in uterus from fertilization through the 8th week of pregnancy

a)

Fetus

b)

Zygote

c)

Womb

d)

Embryo

5.

Developing baby from the 9th week of pregnancy until birth

a)

Embryo

b)

Fetus

c)

Womb

d)

Zygote

6.

Where does fertilization occur?

a)

Fallopian Tubes

b)

Uterus

c)

Ovary

d)

Vagina

7.

The ___________ must open to 10 cm before the baby can come out.

a)

Vagina

b)

Ovary

c)

Cervix

d)

Uterus

8.

Where does the fertilized egg travel after it is fertilized?

a)

Fallopian Tubes

b)

Uterus

c)

Vagina

d)

Cervix

9.

Most babies are born with the ____________ coming out first.

a)

Feet

b)

Arm

c)

Head

d)

Knee

10.

The pregnancy period for humans is?

a)

2 weeks or 10 days

b)

40 months or 9 weeks

c)

40 weeks or 9 months

d)

20 weeks or 9 months

11.

____________twins develop from one fertilized egg.

a)

Fraternal

b)

Zygote

c)

Identical

d)

Different

12.

____________twins develop from two separate fertilized eggs.

a)

Identical

b)

Zygote

c)

Fraternal

d)

Conjoined

13.
Structure 4 is the
a)
cervix
b)
vagina
c)
uterus
d)
ovary
14.
Structure 5 is the
a)
cervix
b)
Fallopian tube
c)
uterus
d)
ovary
15.
Structure 2 is the 
a)
cervix
b)
vagina
c)
uterus
d)
ovary
16.
Structure 7 is the 
a)
cervix
b)
vagina
c)
uterus
d)
ovary
17.
The physiological purpose of the clitoris is
a)
fetal development
b)
maturation of the ovum
c)
pleasure
d)
receive the sperm from the male
18.
The physiological purpose of the vagina is
a)
fetal development
b)
maturation of the ovum
c)
digestion
d)
to receive the sperm from the male
19.
The female gamete is an
a)
egg
b)
ovum
c)
oocyte
d)
all of these names apply
20.
The structure that has 3 layers of tissue to hold and nurture the fetus is the
a)
Fallopian tube
b)
vagina
c)
uterus
d)
ovary
21.
The inner layer of the uterus is the 
a)
endometrium
b)
fimbriae
c)
corpus luteum
d)
vulva
22.

Out of ten girls, how many will get pregnant at least once by the time they turn 20?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

3

d)

6

23.

True or False: Teen birth and pregnancy rates are at their lowest ever.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

_______ of teenagers having unprotected sex will get pregnant within a year.

a)

75%

b)

80%

c)

90%

d)

100%

25.

What occurs 12-16 days before the period begins, that causes the ripened ovum to burst out of the ovary follicle?

a)

menstruation

b)

ovulation

c)

conception

d)

fertilizaion

26.

If the egg is fertilized by the sperm cell, it travels down the fallopian tube and embeds itself into the thickened wall of the....

a)

fallopian tube

b)

ovary

c)

uterus

d)

vagina

27.

True or False: Multiple sperm can penetrate and fertilize an ovum.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is usually one of the first symptoms of a pregnancy?

a)

Missed period

b)

Back pain

c)

Tender Breasts

d)

Nausea

29.

What is a common discomfort that occurs during pregnancy?

a)

Mood Swings

b)

Fatigue

c)

Swollen Ankles

d)

All Answers are Correct

30.

When the mother’s blood and the baby’s blood mix, the body will start to make the antibodies that can damage the baby’s red blood cells. This could cause the baby to develop anemia and other problems. What is this condition called?

a)

Rh Factor

b)

Gestational Diabetes

c)

Preeclampsia

d)

Placenta Previa

31.

_____________ is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.

a)

Rh Factor

b)

Toxemia/Preeclampsia

c)

Gestational Diabetes

d)

Placenta Previa

32.

____________ is a condition in which the blood sugar levels become high during pregnancy. It affects up to 10% of women who are pregnant in the U.S. each year. It affects pregnant women who haven’t ever been diagnosed with diabetes.

a)

Rh Factor

b)

Toxemia/Preeclampsia

c)

Gestational Diabetes

d)

Placenta Previa

33.

____________ occurs when a baby’s placenta partially or totally covers the mother’s cervix- the outlet for the uterus. This condition can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and delivery.

a)

Rh Factor

b)

Gestational Diabetes

c)

Toxemia/Preeclampsia

d)

Placenta Previa

34.

True or False: Low birthweight is when a baby is born weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Premature (or preterm) labor is labor that happens before _____ weeks of pregnancy.

a)

32

b)

34

c)

35

d)

37

36.

_________is the loss of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks

a)

Stillbirth

b)

Miscarriage

c)

Preterm

37.

_________ is loss of a baby at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

a)

Stillbirth

b)

Miscarriage

c)

Preterm

38.

When does the first prenatal appointment usually take place?

a)

Within the first month of pregnancy.

b)

Usually the second month of pregnancy.

c)

After the first trimester.

d)

Within a few days of conception.

39.

At around ________ weeks gestation, the mother will have a fetal assessment ultrasound, monitor the heart and evaluate baby’s development and tell the parents the gender of their baby (if they wish)

a)

12

b)

16

c)

20

d)

24

40.

What is NOT something a woman needs to avoid or limit consumption of while pregnant?

a)

Caffeine

b)

Alcohol

c)

Lean Meats

d)

Cold deli meat.

41.

If a pregnant woman's weight was in the healthy range before she become pregnant, she should expect to gain between _________ pounds.

a)

10-14

b)

14-20

c)

24-30

d)

34-40

42.

When is the embryonic stage?

a)

0-2 weeks

b)

3-8 weeks

c)

9 weeks - birth

d)

8-12 weeks

43.

When is the germinal stage?

a)

0-2 weeks

b)

3-8 weeks

c)

9 weeks - birth

d)

8 - 12 weeks

44.

When is the fetal stage?

a)

0-2 weeks

b)

3-8 weeks

c)

9 weeks - birth

d)

8-12 weeks

45.

In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?

a)

muscle cramps in the legs

b)

vaginal bleeding

c)

heartburn

d)

sleepiness

46.

What vitamin is most vital to normal development in a fetus?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Folic Acid

47.

What is the name of the prenatal test that involves taking a sample of tissue from the membrane that encases the fetus (placenta)

a)

alpha-fetaprotein

b)

amniocentesis

c)

chorionic villus sampling

d)

ultrasound

48.

What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized?

a)

Menstruation occurs

b)

A stillbirth occurs

c)

The woman becomes pregnant

d)

The egg implants in the uterine wall

49.

What is a baby's development during the nine months of pregnancy called?

a)

Germinal development

b)

Implantation development

c)

Embryonic development

d)

Prenatal development

50.

What is the process of an egg being released by the ovaries called?

a)

Menstruation

b)

Ovulation

c)

Gestation

d)

Conception

51.

What is true about the placenta?

a)

It allows the egg to travel from the ovary to the uterus

b)

It is expelled when a woman menstruates

c)

It determines the baby's genetic traits

d)

It connects the developing baby to the uterus

52.

What is not an example of a birth defect?

a)

Cleft palate

b)

Muscular dystrophy

c)

Amniocentesis

d)

Cerebral palsy

53.

When a sperm has fertilized an egg, what is that called?

a)

Conception

b)

Prenatal development

c)

Preeclampsia

d)

Menstruation

54.

What is it called if a fetus dies before the 20th week of pregnancy?

a)

Miscarriage

b)

Menstruation

c)

Stillbirth

d)

Prenatal development

55.

The zygote is formed in what stage of pregnancy?

a)

Germinal

b)

Embryonic

c)

Fetal

d)

Last stage

56.

How many chromosomes does every baby have?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

12

d)

24

57.
Which of the following psychologist theorized that every person has needs that must be met in a certain order, moving from the most basic to more complex?
a)
Erik Erikson
b)
Abraham Maslow
c)
Jean Piaget
d)
Carl Rogers
58.
One of the primary goals of parenting is to....
a)
Raise children who know their place in the social order
b)
Raise children who challenge authority 
c)
Raise children who become responsible, productive members of society.
d)
Produce patriotic citizens
59.
Which of the following is generally a sign of NOT being financially ready for parenting?
a)
Large financial debt
b)
A steady income
c)
Health insurance coverage
d)
Some savings set aside
60.

Emotional maturity is a key aspect of parent readiness. Which of the following is an example of emotional maturity?

a)

Deciding to feed your child first before yourself

b)

Punching someone in the face for talking bad about you

c)

Screaming at your child and embarrassing them

d)

Needing your child's love to feel stable

61.

Effective parenting requires certain skills. Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal skill?

a)

Self control

b)

Motivating oneself

c)

Communicating with other people

d)

Managing bills

62.

Effective parenting requires certain skills. Which of the following is an example of a management skill?

a)

Deciding where resources are spent

b)

Self motivation

c)

Kindness

d)

Working well with people

63.

What does it mean if a parent is responsive?

a)

They yell

b)

They make rules, limits and enforce them firmly

c)

They respond a lot to their kids and speak without listening

d)

The parent listens to their child and takes it into consideration

64.

Nurturing means...

a)

Feeding a child

b)

Only meeting a child's basic needs

c)

Neglecting a child

d)

Providing the type of care that encourages healthy development and helps a child reach their potential.

65.

Which of the following is NOT a positive reason to become a parent?

a)

To improve a bad relationship

b)

Having a love for kids

c)

Wanting to contribute productive members to society

d)

Wanting to pass on family traditions to a new generation

66.

Which of the following is a myth about parenting?

a)

Having a child will always affect your life.

b)

Children will only affect your life for 18 years

c)

Parenting has many rewards

d)

Parenting has many responsibilities

67.

According to the hierarchy of human needs, children need the lower levels of the pyramid met in order to progress to higher needs and reach their full potential. What is the correct sequence for these needs?

a)

Social needs, esteem needs, physiological needs, safety needs, and self-actualization

b)

Physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs and self-actualization

c)

Physiological needs, safety needs, self-actualization , esteem needs and self-actualization

d)

Safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, self-actualization and physiological needs

68.

What is a factor in determining personal preparedness for parenthood?

a)

emotional

b)

financial

c)

social

d)

biological

e)

All of these answers are correct.

69.

How often should a parent read to their child?

a)

Once a week.

b)

At least 20 minutes a day.

c)

Three times a week.

d)

Only at bed time.

70.

Nursery Rhymes enhance a child's _______ skills?

a)

Listening

b)

Cognitive

c)

Singing

d)

rhythm

71.

Parenting skills can be developed by...

a)

trial and error

b)

taking risks

c)

learning all you can

d)

ask and observe others

e)

All of the answers are correct.

72.

The purpose of guidance is to

a)

help children develop socially acceptable behavior

b)

help the teacher develop age appropriate lesson plans

c)

observe the children, and develop assessments

d)

to reinforce negative behaviors

73.

Active listening is

a)

Explaining to the child how to complete a project

b)

Reading to a child

c)

Repeating what the child said to you

d)

used when setting limits with the children

74.

All are principles of guidance, EXCEPT:

a)

be positive

b)

be consistent

c)

consider feelings

d)

redirect attention

75.

A loud voice should

a)

Only be used in emergencies

b)

never be used

c)

used every day to keep the attention of the children

d)

is normal

76.

An example of direct guidance is:

a)

Putting out new games for the children to play with

b)

rearranging the tables

c)

Physically helping a child

d)

Hanging up new name tags on the cubbies

77.

An example of indirect guidance is

a)

displaying art work on the walls of the classroom

b)

smiling at a child

c)

asking the child to hang his/her coat up

d)

taking the child by the hand to go outside

78.

A warning should NOT:

a)

be given only once

b)

be provided when the children do not follow classroom rules

c)

be used to intimidate the child

d)

be used at all in the classroom with children

79.

Open ended questions

a)

should be used frequently by the teacher

b)

should be used only once a day by the teacher

c)

should be used seldom by the teacher

d)

should never be used by the teacher

80.

Every time you speak or move around the room, you are:

a)

redirecting

b)

suggesting

c)

modeling

d)

praising

81.

An example of natural consequences is:

a)

Splashing in a puddle and getting feet wet

b)

The teacher asking the child to clean up spilled milk

c)

Sending a child to time-out

d)

eating a meal that the child doesn't care for

82.

Ignoring unpleasant behavior, it will most likely

a)

continue

b)

get worse

c)

end

d)

stay the same

83.

True or False: Teachers sometimes reward unacceptable behavior

a)

True

b)

False

84.

The form of guidance that involves verbal and nonverbal actions

a)

Direct

b)

Indirect

c)

Consequences

d)

Rewards

85.

To promote a positive-self concept in children, plan activities that:

a)

will help children advance to the next grade level

b)

help make the children feel good about themselves

c)

are fun

d)

are directed by the teacher

86.

Effective teachers use more __________, rather than commands.

a)

ideas

b)

techniques

c)

suggestions

d)

talking

87.

Turning the children's attention in another direction:

a)

Prompting

b)

Praising

c)

Guiding

d)

Redirecting

88.

Avoiding acknowledgement of negative behavior

a)

consequences

b)

praising

c)

ignoring

d)

modeling

89.

Selecting materials and the physical set up of the classroom

a)

direct guidance

b)

indirect guidance

c)

setting limits

d)

classroom management

90.

Talkative teacher may have children who become more

a)

talkative

b)

shy

c)

happy

d)

angry

91.

Where is the best place for a baby's car seat?

a)

back seat driver side

b)

middle back seat

c)

front seat

d)

back seat passenger side

92.

Until your baby's umbilical falls off you should do what?

a)

Only give sponge baths

b)

Bathe the baby in 2 inches of water

c)

Bathe the baby in a baby bath seat

d)

Do not give the baby any form of a bath

93.

The soft spot on a baby's head is called ______

a)

milia

b)

fontanel

94.

An newborn's vision is blurry at first, within a week can focus on object _______ inches away

a)

7-10

b)

3-8

c)

1-4

d)

5-15

95.

Babies develop hand-eye coordination: Move hands and fingers in relation to what is seen. It is essential for what activities?

a)

Eating

b)

Catching a ball

c)

Coloring

d)

Tying shoes

e)

all of these

96.

According to Piaget’s theory, infants are in the ___________ stage. Put objects in their mouths and discover through their senses.

a)

Sensorimotor

b)

Preoperational

c)

concrete operational

d)

formal operational

97.
Kohlberg was concerned with what type of development?
a)
Cognitive
b)
Social
c)
Moral
d)
Physical
98.
Piaget was concerned with what type of development?
a)
Cognitive
b)
Physical
c)
Moral
d)
Social
99.

According to Erikson's Psychosocial Stages of Development, which stage describes a child who needs to learn important academic skills and compare favorably with peers in school?

a)

Trust vs Mistrust

b)

Identity vs Role Confusion

c)

Initiative vs Guilt

d)

Industry vs Inferiority

100.
Who developed a  psychoanalytic personality theory which involved the id, ego and superego?
a)
B.F. Skinner
b)
Erik Erikson
c)
Sigmund Freud
d)
William Golding