PSYC 140 Module 2 | Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology Exam Q&A | Portage Learning

PSYC 140 Module 2 | Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology Exam Q&A |
Portage Learning
Here are 100 original practice questions for PSYC 140 Module 2 |
Developmental Psychology. They are for study only and are not official Portage
Learning or university exam questions.


Question 1:
The prenatal period begins at:
A. Birth
B. Conception
C. Implantation
D. Quickening

Correct answer: B
Rationale: The prenatal period begins at conception and ends at birth.


Question 2:
Which prenatal stage is the first two weeks after conception?
A. Germinal stage
B. Embryonic stage
C. Fetal stage
D. Neonatal stage

Correct answer: A
Rationale: The germinal stage lasts about two weeks and involves rapid cell
division and implantation.


Question 3:
During which prenatal stage does implantation occur?
A. Germinal stage
B. Embryonic stage
C. Fetal stage
D. Neonatal stage

,Correct answer: A
Rationale: Implantation occurs during the germinal stage.


Question 4:
Which prenatal stage involves organogenesis?
A. Germinal stage
B. Embryonic stage
C. Fetal stage
D. Neonatal stage

Correct answer: B
Rationale: The embryonic stage (weeks 2–8) involves formation of major
organs.


Question 5:
Which prenatal stage is the longest?
A. Germinal stage
B. Embryonic stage
C. Fetal stage
D. Neonatal stage

Correct answer: C
Rationale: The fetal stage lasts from week 9 until birth.


Question 6:
The placenta functions to:
A. Provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
B. Produce sperm
C. Store urine
D. Produce breast milk

Correct answer: A
Rationale: The placenta provides oxygen and nutrients and removes waste.

,Question 7:
The umbilical cord contains:
A. One artery and two veins
B. Two arteries and one vein
C. Three arteries
D. Three veins

Correct answer: B
Rationale: The umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein.


Question 8:
Which structure connects the fetus to the placenta?
A. Amnion
B. Umbilical cord
C. Chorion
D. Cervix

Correct answer: B
Rationale: The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta.


Question 9:
The amniotic sac:
A. Cushions and protects the fetus
B. Produces sperm
C. Stores nutrients
D. Produces hormones only

Correct answer: A
Rationale: The amniotic sac cushions and protects the fetus.


Question 10:
A teratogen is:
A. An agent that can cause birth defects
B. A type of chromosome
C. A normal enzyme

, D. A blood protein

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Teratogens are substances that interfere with fetal development.


Question 11:
Which teratogen is associated with fetal alcohol syndrome?
A. Alcohol
B. Folic acid
C. Vitamin C
D. Iron

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol is a teratogen that can cause fetal alcohol spectrum
disorders.


Question 12:
Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by:
A. Facial abnormalities and developmental delay
B. Hyperglycemia and hypertension
C. Bradycardia and hypothermia
D. Polycythemia and jaundice

Correct answer: A
Rationale: Fetal alcohol syndrome causes facial dysmorphism and
neurodevelopmental impairment.


Question 13:
Folic acid supplementation before and during early pregnancy helps prevent:
A. Neural tube defects
B. Hemophilia
C. Sickle cell disease
D. Huntington disease

Correct answer: A