WorksheetsChapter 9 Parenting Prenatal and Early Childhood Development
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Parenting refers to:
Just providing financial support
The activity of raising a child, regardless of who does it
Only biological parents raising children
Fertilisation occurs in the ...
Ovary
Uterus
Fallopian tube
A zygote contains how many chromosomes?
23
92
46
Which of the following is an emotional need of a child?
Love and security
Shelter
Nutrition
Which stage is characterised by rapid organ development and vulnerability to toxins?
Germinal (0–2 weeks)
Fetal (9–38 weeks)
Embryonic (3–8 weeks)
The placenta's primary function is to provide ....
Emotional attachment
Genetic traits
Which food should pregnant women avoid?
Apples
Raw seafood
Pork
By age 2, a child's brain reaches what percentage of its adult weight?
75%
90%
50%
Which of the following is a physical need of a child?
Belonging
Empathy
Food and rest
The proximodistal pattern of development refers to growth from:
Centre outward
Simple to complex
Head to toe
Which factor is a protective influence in prenatal development?
Adequate folate intake
Smoking
Alcohol
Adequate _____ is essential for brain and nervous system development.
Iodine
Calcium
Breastfeeding is recommended exclusively for at least:
12 months
3 months
6 months
Which of the following is a social need of a child?
Self-worth
Shelter
Nutrition
Which statement best describes “serve and return” interactions?
They refer to food exchange between child and parent
They mean letting children self-soothe without interaction
They involve playful back-and-forth with caregivers that build neural connections
Which of the following can result from alcohol use in pregnancy?
Stronger immune system
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Increased birthweight
The ________ stage occurs from fertilisation until implantation.
Embryonic
Feotal
Which of the following is an example of social support for parents?
Antenatal care from doctors
Babysitting from relatives
Parental Leave Pay
Which term describes children playing side by side without interacting?
Parallel play
Isolated play
Cooperative play
Which government support helps Australian parents with newborn expenses?
Parental Leave Pay
Maternal & Child Health Line
Medicare
Which best explains the concept of intergenerational health?
Parental health and experiences can shape future generations
Children’s health is independent of their parents
Only genetics impact health outcomes
22. Smoking during pregnancy reduces _____ to the placenta.
blood flow
oxygen supply
nutrient absorption
hormone levels
Which of the following best demonstrates secure attachment?
Child feels safe and comforted when reunited
Child avoids emotional expression
Child ignores caregiver when they return
Which is a risk factor for prenatal development?
Alcohol
Folate
Antenatal check-ups
By age 5, most children have a vocabulary of about:
500 words
1,500–2,500 words
5,000 words
Which pattern describes development from head to toe?
Holistic
Cephalocaudal
Proximodistal
Which nutrient deficiency in pregnancy may lead to spina bifida?
Folate
Iron
Vitamin C
Early life experiences are especially influential during the first _____ days after conception.
100
10,000
1,000
Which emotional milestone often appears around 8 months of age?
Which factor is most strongly linked to resilience in children?
Secure attachment
Technology use
Nutrient supplements
