WGU HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT D202 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
In which prenatal period is viability reached? - ANSWER-Fetal
Emelia was exposed to heavy amounts of lead during her pregnancy. What is the name of this
environmental exposure? - ANSWER-Teratogen
____ refers to the physical growth and strengthening of a child's bones and muscles. -
ANSWER-Motor development
Some genes will express themselves in the phenotype, even when paired with a different
version of the gene. This is called: - ANSWER-dominant
Pauly has just learned that not all crunchy snacks are called crackers as he once believed. He
now understands that different crunchy snacks have different names. This change to a new
schema is called: - ANSWER-accommodation
Baby Caleb now shouts ba-ba-ba whenever he is hungry. This language development milestone
is referred to as: - ANSWER-babbling
Jaime learned her state capitals two years ago and still remembers them to this day. This type
of long term memory is called: - ANSWER-semantic
Which theorist proposed that each stage of life is associated with a specific developmental task,
which contributes to large components of one's personality? - ANSWER-Erik Erikson
,Many disorders are linked to ____ factors, such as sickle cell disease, tay-sachs disease, and
hemophilia. - ANSWER-genetic
Babies typically hold their head upright before developing their trunk to support sitting. This
developmental pattern is called: - ANSWER-cephalocaudal
Which of the following would not be an example of a fine motor skill: crawling, holding pencil,
using scissors, turning pages in a book. - ANSWER-crawling
Which of the following reflexes remain after the first year? Moro, rooting, sneezing, blinking -
ANSWER-sneezing, blinking
Which of the following would not be considered a teratogen: rubella, virus, calcium, pollution. -
ANSWER-calcium
In which prenatal period do less than half of pregnancies survive? - ANSWER-Germinal
During which prenatal stage would the blastocyst appear? - ANSWER-Germinal Stage
Unusual sadness that may follow childbirth is called: - ANSWER-postpartum depression
The formation of connections between neurons is called: - ANSWER-synaptogenesis
The brain's ability to change, enabling it to adapt and/or compensate for injury is called: -
ANSWER-neuroplasticity
If a mother contracts this disease during the first three months of pregnancy, damage can occur
in the eyes, ears, heart, or brain of the unborn cild. - ANSWER-Rubella
,This popular theorist is known for his work in child cognition. He developed 4 stages that
children will progress through as they interact and learn from their environment. - ANSWER-Jean
Piaget
Which popular theorist proposed a leading model for cognitive development, which covers
infancy through adolescence? - ANSWER-J. Piaget
Mika would describe himself as smart, athletic, and loyal, but explains that he isn't very creative
or apt at drawing. This personal description would best describe his: - ANSWER-Self-concept
Little Anna was excited to try to get her own water from the fridge dispenser. She looked over at
her father with a big smile as she held her water cup. Erikson would label this psychosocial
stage as: - ANSWER-initiative
Which theory states that children develop their own conceptions of the attributes associated with
maleness or femaleness? - ANSWER-Gender schema theory
Mary wants to stay out past curfew for a 9th grade dance, but she knows her parents are very
strict and won't even discuss it with her. Which parenting style best describes Mary's parents: -
ANSWER-authoritarian
Which of the following would be an example of a self-conscious emotion: fear, happiness,
shame, surprise - ANSWER-shame
Zara is visiting the neighbor's house with mom. Zara is indifferent when mom goes outside and
doesn't notice when she returns. Which type of attachment might best describe Zara? -
ANSWER-avoidant
The front part of the frontal lobe, responsible for reasoning, problem-solving, creativity, and
executive functioning is called the: - ANSWER-prefrontal cortex
When does the brain experience the highest levels of synaptogenesis? - ANSWER-infancy
, How many lobes does the human brain have? - ANSWER-4
Which of the four styles of parenting supports many positive developmental outcomes? -
ANSWER-authoritative
Which learning theory suggests that behavior is learned through observation, modeling,
reinforcement, and punishment? - ANSWER-social learning theory
A major difference between Erikson and Freud's developmental theories is that Erikson's theory
is focused on ____ development. - ANSWER-social
The developmental growth spurt in middle childhood tends to being earlier for boys or girls -
ANSWER-girls
Silas is obese. Due to this diagnosis, he might experience reduction in which of these areas:
Working Memory, Mental Flexibility, Executive Functioning - ANSWER-All of these
Silas's mother refuses to accept that her son is overweight, she maintains that he is just going
through an awkward stage. This common parental denial is coined: - ANSWER-oblivobesity
About how long does the puberty stage last? - ANSWER-3-4 years
While going through puberty, Jon notices an increase in penis and testicle size. These changes
relate directly to: - ANSWER-Primary sexual characteristics
Which of the following is not a secondary sexual characteristic: breast buds, pubic hair, voice
deepens, vulva changes - ANSWER-vulva changes
Tiffany has just begun her monthly reproductive cycles where bleeding occurs. What is this
called? - ANSWER-Menarche
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
In which prenatal period is viability reached? - ANSWER-Fetal
Emelia was exposed to heavy amounts of lead during her pregnancy. What is the name of this
environmental exposure? - ANSWER-Teratogen
____ refers to the physical growth and strengthening of a child's bones and muscles. -
ANSWER-Motor development
Some genes will express themselves in the phenotype, even when paired with a different
version of the gene. This is called: - ANSWER-dominant
Pauly has just learned that not all crunchy snacks are called crackers as he once believed. He
now understands that different crunchy snacks have different names. This change to a new
schema is called: - ANSWER-accommodation
Baby Caleb now shouts ba-ba-ba whenever he is hungry. This language development milestone
is referred to as: - ANSWER-babbling
Jaime learned her state capitals two years ago and still remembers them to this day. This type
of long term memory is called: - ANSWER-semantic
Which theorist proposed that each stage of life is associated with a specific developmental task,
which contributes to large components of one's personality? - ANSWER-Erik Erikson
,Many disorders are linked to ____ factors, such as sickle cell disease, tay-sachs disease, and
hemophilia. - ANSWER-genetic
Babies typically hold their head upright before developing their trunk to support sitting. This
developmental pattern is called: - ANSWER-cephalocaudal
Which of the following would not be an example of a fine motor skill: crawling, holding pencil,
using scissors, turning pages in a book. - ANSWER-crawling
Which of the following reflexes remain after the first year? Moro, rooting, sneezing, blinking -
ANSWER-sneezing, blinking
Which of the following would not be considered a teratogen: rubella, virus, calcium, pollution. -
ANSWER-calcium
In which prenatal period do less than half of pregnancies survive? - ANSWER-Germinal
During which prenatal stage would the blastocyst appear? - ANSWER-Germinal Stage
Unusual sadness that may follow childbirth is called: - ANSWER-postpartum depression
The formation of connections between neurons is called: - ANSWER-synaptogenesis
The brain's ability to change, enabling it to adapt and/or compensate for injury is called: -
ANSWER-neuroplasticity
If a mother contracts this disease during the first three months of pregnancy, damage can occur
in the eyes, ears, heart, or brain of the unborn cild. - ANSWER-Rubella
,This popular theorist is known for his work in child cognition. He developed 4 stages that
children will progress through as they interact and learn from their environment. - ANSWER-Jean
Piaget
Which popular theorist proposed a leading model for cognitive development, which covers
infancy through adolescence? - ANSWER-J. Piaget
Mika would describe himself as smart, athletic, and loyal, but explains that he isn't very creative
or apt at drawing. This personal description would best describe his: - ANSWER-Self-concept
Little Anna was excited to try to get her own water from the fridge dispenser. She looked over at
her father with a big smile as she held her water cup. Erikson would label this psychosocial
stage as: - ANSWER-initiative
Which theory states that children develop their own conceptions of the attributes associated with
maleness or femaleness? - ANSWER-Gender schema theory
Mary wants to stay out past curfew for a 9th grade dance, but she knows her parents are very
strict and won't even discuss it with her. Which parenting style best describes Mary's parents: -
ANSWER-authoritarian
Which of the following would be an example of a self-conscious emotion: fear, happiness,
shame, surprise - ANSWER-shame
Zara is visiting the neighbor's house with mom. Zara is indifferent when mom goes outside and
doesn't notice when she returns. Which type of attachment might best describe Zara? -
ANSWER-avoidant
The front part of the frontal lobe, responsible for reasoning, problem-solving, creativity, and
executive functioning is called the: - ANSWER-prefrontal cortex
When does the brain experience the highest levels of synaptogenesis? - ANSWER-infancy
, How many lobes does the human brain have? - ANSWER-4
Which of the four styles of parenting supports many positive developmental outcomes? -
ANSWER-authoritative
Which learning theory suggests that behavior is learned through observation, modeling,
reinforcement, and punishment? - ANSWER-social learning theory
A major difference between Erikson and Freud's developmental theories is that Erikson's theory
is focused on ____ development. - ANSWER-social
The developmental growth spurt in middle childhood tends to being earlier for boys or girls -
ANSWER-girls
Silas is obese. Due to this diagnosis, he might experience reduction in which of these areas:
Working Memory, Mental Flexibility, Executive Functioning - ANSWER-All of these
Silas's mother refuses to accept that her son is overweight, she maintains that he is just going
through an awkward stage. This common parental denial is coined: - ANSWER-oblivobesity
About how long does the puberty stage last? - ANSWER-3-4 years
While going through puberty, Jon notices an increase in penis and testicle size. These changes
relate directly to: - ANSWER-Primary sexual characteristics
Which of the following is not a secondary sexual characteristic: breast buds, pubic hair, voice
deepens, vulva changes - ANSWER-vulva changes
Tiffany has just begun her monthly reproductive cycles where bleeding occurs. What is this
called? - ANSWER-Menarche
