Brain Story Certification - Module 15
Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is NOT a parental capacity that is mediated by the executive
function system? - ANSWER-none of the above
What system is activated when a parent views images of their own baby? - ANSWER-
both A & C
Imaging studies have shown grey matter increases in mothers brains from 2-4 weeks to
3-4 months postpartum. What best predicts this increase? - ANSWER-the mother's
positive perception of her baby
What predicts how much oxytocin a mother releases in response to her own baby? -
ANSWER-Mother's attachment style
Dr. Mayes describes the attachment system as performing what key function for a
child? - ANSWER-Regulating stress
Substance misusing mothers typically withdraw from their baby's distress and show
more negative affect and heightened physical provocation in interactions. What is this
most likely due to? - ANSWER-A heighted stress response
Exam Questions & Answers Graded A+
Which of the following is NOT a parental capacity that is mediated by the executive
function system? - ANSWER-none of the above
What system is activated when a parent views images of their own baby? - ANSWER-
both A & C
Imaging studies have shown grey matter increases in mothers brains from 2-4 weeks to
3-4 months postpartum. What best predicts this increase? - ANSWER-the mother's
positive perception of her baby
What predicts how much oxytocin a mother releases in response to her own baby? -
ANSWER-Mother's attachment style
Dr. Mayes describes the attachment system as performing what key function for a
child? - ANSWER-Regulating stress
Substance misusing mothers typically withdraw from their baby's distress and show
more negative affect and heightened physical provocation in interactions. What is this
most likely due to? - ANSWER-A heighted stress response
