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WorksheetsChild Development Sem.1 Exam Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which of the following is the gradual process through which babies become adults?
development
growth
Which of the following is an increase in size or in quantity?
development
growth
Human development is affected by __________?
heredity and environment
heredity only
environment only
neither heredity or environment
Child development is defined as the scientific study of people from conception until their death.
true
false
Which of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is described as a need to be liked and accepted?
esteem
love and acceptance
security
physical needs
_________ means to grow and feel fulfilled as a person.
hierarchy
esteem
self-actualization
security
A developmental _______ occurs when a child performs like an older child.
delay
acceleration
A developmental __________ occurs when a child performs like a younger child.
delay
acceleration
What are long, thick cables with terminal buttons that transmit signals between neurons?
neurons
dendrites
axons
glial cells
Which of the following are brain cells that send and receive chemical and electrical impulses to direct the various tasks of the human brain?
neurons
dendrites
axons
glial cells
Which of the following are brain cells that support neurons?
neurons
dendrites
axons
glial cells
Which of the following branches out from the cell body?
neurons
dendrites
axons
glial cells
________ periods are times when some part of the body is very vulnerable to lack of stimulation or to negative experiences.
critical
sensitive
__________ periods are times when the brain is best able to wire specific skills for all children.
critical
sensitive
Ellen Galinsky defined __________ as the intellectual, social, and emotional skills that prepare children for the pressures of modern life.
focus and control
critical thinking
communication
essential life skills
A ______ parent is a parent in which they live separately from their children.
custodial
noncustodial
A _________ parent heads the household and is the legal caregiver.
custodial
noncustodial
A nuclear family is a family made up of one parent and their child(ren).
true
false
A single parent family is a family made up of one parent and their child(ren).
true
false
A multicultural family is a family that is made up of family members of different generations.
true
false
An ________ adoption is a type of adoption that involves some degree of communication between the birth parents and adoptive family.
open
closed
A ________ adoption is an adoption in which the identities of the birth parents and the adoptive parents are not revealed.
open
closed
Which of the following statements are true?
Guidance includes the words and actions parents use to influence their children's behavior
Discipline includes the words and actions parents use to influence their children's behavior
Guidance is the use of methods and techniques to teach children self-control
Nurturance helps children have a sense of belonging to a social group
To build a sense of belonging and community, parents ______ their children, or train them to live as part of the larger social group.
socialize
guide
discipline
nurture
The goal of guidance and discipline include _______.
building character
modeling behavior
teaching culture
teaching social norms
The ______ costs are resources parents use to meet child related costs.
direct
indirect
The ______ costs are expenses related to raising a child.
direct
indirect
The stages of the family life cycle includes beginning, child bearing, parenting, launching stage, mid-years, and aging.
true
false
Permissive parents believe that children must be completely obedient and not question their authority.
true
false
Uninvolved parents have no guidance or rules for their child(ren).
true
false
What is considered the age of viability?
20 weeks
32 weeks
23 weeks
28 weeks
Which of the following is true about dominant and recessive traits?
dominant traits must be inherited from both parents to present themselves in the child
dominant traits will always present themselves in the child
recessive traits always skip a generation because they do not always present themselves
recessive traits are inherited from one parent who is a carrier of that trait
Which is true about chromosomes?
all humans have 46 pairs of chromosomes
sex chromosomes for males and females both involve X and Y
chromosomes contain DNA and genes
female and male sex cells are the only cells that do not carry chromosomes
A pregnant person feels their baby kick for the first time. What is this called?
quickening
lightening
lanugo
Braxton Hicks contractions
Which of the following is the reproductive organ in which the baby develops and is protected until birth?
fallopian tubes
uterus
cervix
Which of the following is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus?
fallopian tubes
uterus
cervix
Which of the following are two hallow tubes that extend from the right and left sides of the uterus?
fallopian tubes
uterus
cervix
Which of the following contains three blood vessels that connect the baby to the placenta?
cervix
birth canal
umbilical cord
placenta
The joining of the sperm and ovum is called?
an egg
a fetus
conception
A _______ is a fertilized egg.
embryo
fetus
zygote
During the embryonic stage, the baby is called a ________?
embryo
fetus
zygote
During the fetus stage, the baby is called a ________?
embryo
fetus
zygote
The placenta is an organ filled with blood vessels and develops against the wall of the uterus.
true
false
_______ refers to an individual who is unable to conceive after a year of trying.
infertile
sterile
fertility
ART procedure
_______ refers to individuals who are permanently unable to conceive or carry a biological child.
infertile
sterile
fertility
ART procedure
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of infertility and sterility in males?
damage to reproductive organs
hormone deficiences
low sperm count
lack of ovulation
Which of the following is NOT a major cause of infertility and sterility in females?
damage to reproductive organs
irregular ovulation
inability of sperm to move
lack of ovulation
Which of the following is the loss of the fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy?
miscarriage
stillbirth
Which of the following is the expulsion of the baby from the uterus before week 20 of pregnancy?
miscarriage
stillbirth
In _________ births, children develop from a single ovum fertilized by a single sperm.
fraternal
identical
In _________ births, each ova is fertilized with a different sperm.
fraternal
identical
Multiple pregnancy only occurs when three or more babies develop in the same pregnancy.
true
false
The Apgar test looks at how the newborn interacts with their environment, handling motor processes, controlling their physical state, and responding to stress.
true
false
The Brazelton scale scores the newborn's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and color.
true
false
What is the difference between a natural childbirth and a vaginal delivery?
natural childbirth involves the use of drugs and vaginal deliveries don't
vaginal deliveries can be natural or can involve the use of drugs
natural childbirth is the best option, while vaginal delivery just means the baby is delivered through the vaginal canal
a vaginal delivery can also include c-section surgery when medically necessary
On average, how long does the first stage of labor last for a first pregnancy?
8 hours
24 hours
2 hours
15 hours
During the second stage of labor, the widest part of the baby's head becomes visible. What is this called?
crowning
episiotomy
transition
the show
Why might a doctor choose a c-section delivery?
a birthing person requests one for a faster delivery
the baby is not in the correct position for birth
the birthing person goes into premature labor
the doctor thinks that a vaginal delivery will take too long
______ means to open.
contraction
dilation
episiotomy
A _________, or cut, is made to widen the birth canal and prevent tearing.
contraction
dilation
episiotomy
A ________ is the tightening or shortening of a muscle.
contaction
dilation
episiotomy
Which of the following is NOT a cause of failure to thrive?
insufficient nutrients in the infant's food
using formula to feed the infant
infrequent or short feeding times
abuse or neglect
How are physical development milestones classified?
fine-motor skills, gross motor skills, and reflexes
cephalocaudal and proximodistal development
postural, locomotor, and grasping
skeletal, muscular, and reflexes
Fine motor skills involve children learning to use and control large muscles.
true
false
Gross motor skills involve children learning to control small muscles.
true
false
______ memory is the unconscious awareness of past experiences to perform tasks.
explicit
implicit
_______ memory is the conscious, intentional recalling of experiences and facts.
explicit
implicit
What is the true about a baby agenda?
it is influences by an infant's culture
it would include learning the names of flowers in a garden
it is a list of learning goals the parents set for their baby
it would include learning how to interact with a sibling
Which of the following is not a sign of a high-reactive infant?
caution
physical agitation
distress
boldness
Which of the following is a sign of a low-reactive infant?
boldness
caution
physical agitation
distress
