PSYC 140 - Module 2 Exam Questions &
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Zeke's father is a volleyball coach and Zeke grew up wanting to play volleyball. In fifth grade, he asked his
father to show him how to play and teach him basic skills. By the time that he reaches junior high, he's
skilled enough to make the varsity volleyball team. What type of genotype- environment interaction best
explains Zeke's sports success? - ANSWERSActive
Jillian's mother is a librarian and her father is a high school English teacher. When Jillian began
elementary school, her teacher found her reading fourth-grade level books in the school library. The
teacher then encouraged Jillian to read high quality fiction books. By high school, Jillian is one of her
school's top English students. What type of genotype-environment interaction might best explain how
this occurred? - ANSWERSEvocative
Dan's parents both perform in the city orchestra. When Dan was three they bought him his first violin
and began giving him music lessons. Dan shows early promise as a musician. What type of genotype-
environment interaction best explains Dan's musical prowess? - ANSWERSPassive
Jillian's mother is a librarian and her father is a high school English teacher. When Jillian began
elementary school, her teacher found her reading fourth- grade level books in the school library. The
teacher then encouraged Jillian to read high quality fiction books. By high school, Jillian is one of her
school's top English students. What type of genotype-environment interaction might best explain how
this occurred? - ANSWERS
In which type of genotype-environment interaction does the child take very little role in personally
choosing and seeking out environments that foster a particular interest - ANSWERSPassive
Which research design would best investigate the everyday behavior of children in a middle school math
class? - ANSWERSNaturalistic Observation
Place the following prenatal events in order from earliest to latest -
Lanugo is nearly gone
Basic spinal cord begins to form
, Heartbeat can be heard - ANSWERSBasic spinal cord begins to form
Heartbeat can be heard
Lanugo is nearly gone
What is Lamaze? - ANSWERSThe use of breathing techniques and education to control pain and fear
A/An _______________ is an agent that causes birth defect. - ANSWERSteratogen
T or F? The risk of miscarriage during amniocenteses is 1 in 300 - ANSWERSTRUE
When are a developing baby's organs most susceptible. Be specific. - ANSWERSduring organogenesis
What is the term for the prenatal period of organ formation? - ANSWERSOrganogenesis
Which of the following are typical reasons for undertaking Chorionic Villus Sampling?
Maternal age (35 or younger)
Desire to confirm and date the pregnancy
Family history of a genetic disease
All of the above - ANSWERSFamily history of a genetic disease
A researcher follows a group of children over ten years to assess socioemotional development. Which
research design is the researcher using? - ANSWERSLongitudinal
A doctor might recommend the use of a/an _________________ drug during childbirth if there is a need
to stimulate labor contractions. - ANSWERSoxytocic
During which trimester does spinal cord formation begin? - ANSWERSFirst
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Zeke's father is a volleyball coach and Zeke grew up wanting to play volleyball. In fifth grade, he asked his
father to show him how to play and teach him basic skills. By the time that he reaches junior high, he's
skilled enough to make the varsity volleyball team. What type of genotype- environment interaction best
explains Zeke's sports success? - ANSWERSActive
Jillian's mother is a librarian and her father is a high school English teacher. When Jillian began
elementary school, her teacher found her reading fourth-grade level books in the school library. The
teacher then encouraged Jillian to read high quality fiction books. By high school, Jillian is one of her
school's top English students. What type of genotype-environment interaction might best explain how
this occurred? - ANSWERSEvocative
Dan's parents both perform in the city orchestra. When Dan was three they bought him his first violin
and began giving him music lessons. Dan shows early promise as a musician. What type of genotype-
environment interaction best explains Dan's musical prowess? - ANSWERSPassive
Jillian's mother is a librarian and her father is a high school English teacher. When Jillian began
elementary school, her teacher found her reading fourth- grade level books in the school library. The
teacher then encouraged Jillian to read high quality fiction books. By high school, Jillian is one of her
school's top English students. What type of genotype-environment interaction might best explain how
this occurred? - ANSWERS
In which type of genotype-environment interaction does the child take very little role in personally
choosing and seeking out environments that foster a particular interest - ANSWERSPassive
Which research design would best investigate the everyday behavior of children in a middle school math
class? - ANSWERSNaturalistic Observation
Place the following prenatal events in order from earliest to latest -
Lanugo is nearly gone
Basic spinal cord begins to form
, Heartbeat can be heard - ANSWERSBasic spinal cord begins to form
Heartbeat can be heard
Lanugo is nearly gone
What is Lamaze? - ANSWERSThe use of breathing techniques and education to control pain and fear
A/An _______________ is an agent that causes birth defect. - ANSWERSteratogen
T or F? The risk of miscarriage during amniocenteses is 1 in 300 - ANSWERSTRUE
When are a developing baby's organs most susceptible. Be specific. - ANSWERSduring organogenesis
What is the term for the prenatal period of organ formation? - ANSWERSOrganogenesis
Which of the following are typical reasons for undertaking Chorionic Villus Sampling?
Maternal age (35 or younger)
Desire to confirm and date the pregnancy
Family history of a genetic disease
All of the above - ANSWERSFamily history of a genetic disease
A researcher follows a group of children over ten years to assess socioemotional development. Which
research design is the researcher using? - ANSWERSLongitudinal
A doctor might recommend the use of a/an _________________ drug during childbirth if there is a need
to stimulate labor contractions. - ANSWERSoxytocic
During which trimester does spinal cord formation begin? - ANSWERSFirst
