OT 500 Midterm Exam Study Guide
Which is an example of qualitative changes in development? - Answer Aiden walks with
a wide gait with his arms held out towards his side.
Which statement bests describes Nature and Nurture in development: - Answer
Development is shaped by the interactions of nature and nurture.
According to Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of Development: - Answer A child's active
response to developmental challenges shapes their identity.
Maya wants her husband to take out the trash every night without having to nag and
plead with him. She starts leaving his favorite cold beverage next to the trash can in the
garage. After three nights, Maya's husband has starts taking the trash out every night
without being asked. This is an example of: - Answer Operant Conditioning
Punishment is less effective than other behavioral strategies because: - Answer All of
the above.
During mitosis and meiosis, mutation occurs: - Answer at any point in these processes,
for development of new cells and sperm and ova.
Epigenesis describes - Answer All of the above
Piaget describes cognitive development as occurring: - Answer in discreet stages that
are related to a child's chronological age
Tamika is learning how to tie her shoes. Her father praises her for crossing the
shoelaces. Then, he praises her again as she learns to form one end into a loop. Slowly,
Tamika learns how to tie a bow with the laces. This reinforcing of small steps toward a
desired behavior is clled: - Answer shaping
Omar can tie his shoes, but only with his mother's help. This suggests that tying shoes: -
Answer is within Omar's zone of proximal development.
Gina's mother is a Vice President at a large company. Her work requires long hours at
the office. As a result, Gina's mom does not always make it to her basketball games. Her
mother's workplace represents which type of system for Gina? - Answer exosystem
Children with PKU: - Answer should be provided a special diet as soon as possible.
Male infertility can be related to all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer wearing boxer
shorts
Conception typically occurs: - Answer in the fallopian tube
Which is an example of canalization: - Answer Sara's family experienced food insecurity
when she was an infant. When her mother and father secured good jobs, they were able
to provide better food for Sara. Sara was a small underweight baby, but she quickly
, grew when her diet improved. When she entered preschool, she was within the average
range for height and weight.
Infants typically begin to lift their head before they learn to control their leg movements.
This is an example of: - Answer cephalocaudal development
Melissa and her husband would like to have a baby soon. To ensure good health in her
pregnancy, which of the following changes should she make before she becomes
pregnant: - Answer eat more dark leafy green vegetables and take a prenatal vitamin
that includes folic acid
Jane and Julie are both pregnant. Jane has just found out she is pregnant, and she is
about 5 weeks into the pregnancy. Julie is 37 weeks pregnant and will be expecting to
go into labor any time soon. Both women are exposed to fifth's disease (a virus). Which
woman has a greater risk of the virus affecting her baby's development and why? -
Answer Jane's baby because her baby is just developing major organs and body
structures. A virus can have a greater impact on a developing baby during these early
critical periods of development.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect are: - Answer two diagnosis that are
part of a spectrum of differences found in children who were exposed to alcohol during
their prenatal development.
Elsa is pregnant and in the second trimester. Every afternoon and into the evening, her
baby does flips, stretches and moves almost constantly. Based on this prenatal activity,
Elsa can expect: - Answer her baby will be physically active as an infant and toddler.
Babies born to adolescent mothers may have a greater risk of teratogen exposure
because: - Answer Many adolescents may be receiving treatments for acne that could
be harmful to their developing baby.
Neural tube defects: - Answer all of the above
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement: - Answer James' wife
wants him to take the trash out, every night. She nags him, calls him lazy and argues
with him about this every night. James begins taking the trash out to avoid Lisa's
nagging.
Miranda is 35 week pregnant. She wakes up at night with contractions, and they are
beginning to occur every 10 minutes in a regular pattern. She call her doctor, who tells
her: - Answer She should grab her suitcase and head over to the hospital. Her baby is
not yet full term, and Miranda will need medical support to halt labor. Her baby is not
ready for birth.
All of the following are medical reasons for delivery via Cesarian section EXCEPT: -
Answer Mother's desire to have predictability in labor and delivery
Anna and Miles have a 3 year old son. They are concerned about his learning and
language development, and are meeting with the local Early Intervention program.
Which is an example of qualitative changes in development? - Answer Aiden walks with
a wide gait with his arms held out towards his side.
Which statement bests describes Nature and Nurture in development: - Answer
Development is shaped by the interactions of nature and nurture.
According to Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of Development: - Answer A child's active
response to developmental challenges shapes their identity.
Maya wants her husband to take out the trash every night without having to nag and
plead with him. She starts leaving his favorite cold beverage next to the trash can in the
garage. After three nights, Maya's husband has starts taking the trash out every night
without being asked. This is an example of: - Answer Operant Conditioning
Punishment is less effective than other behavioral strategies because: - Answer All of
the above.
During mitosis and meiosis, mutation occurs: - Answer at any point in these processes,
for development of new cells and sperm and ova.
Epigenesis describes - Answer All of the above
Piaget describes cognitive development as occurring: - Answer in discreet stages that
are related to a child's chronological age
Tamika is learning how to tie her shoes. Her father praises her for crossing the
shoelaces. Then, he praises her again as she learns to form one end into a loop. Slowly,
Tamika learns how to tie a bow with the laces. This reinforcing of small steps toward a
desired behavior is clled: - Answer shaping
Omar can tie his shoes, but only with his mother's help. This suggests that tying shoes: -
Answer is within Omar's zone of proximal development.
Gina's mother is a Vice President at a large company. Her work requires long hours at
the office. As a result, Gina's mom does not always make it to her basketball games. Her
mother's workplace represents which type of system for Gina? - Answer exosystem
Children with PKU: - Answer should be provided a special diet as soon as possible.
Male infertility can be related to all of the following EXCEPT: - Answer wearing boxer
shorts
Conception typically occurs: - Answer in the fallopian tube
Which is an example of canalization: - Answer Sara's family experienced food insecurity
when she was an infant. When her mother and father secured good jobs, they were able
to provide better food for Sara. Sara was a small underweight baby, but she quickly
, grew when her diet improved. When she entered preschool, she was within the average
range for height and weight.
Infants typically begin to lift their head before they learn to control their leg movements.
This is an example of: - Answer cephalocaudal development
Melissa and her husband would like to have a baby soon. To ensure good health in her
pregnancy, which of the following changes should she make before she becomes
pregnant: - Answer eat more dark leafy green vegetables and take a prenatal vitamin
that includes folic acid
Jane and Julie are both pregnant. Jane has just found out she is pregnant, and she is
about 5 weeks into the pregnancy. Julie is 37 weeks pregnant and will be expecting to
go into labor any time soon. Both women are exposed to fifth's disease (a virus). Which
woman has a greater risk of the virus affecting her baby's development and why? -
Answer Jane's baby because her baby is just developing major organs and body
structures. A virus can have a greater impact on a developing baby during these early
critical periods of development.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect are: - Answer two diagnosis that are
part of a spectrum of differences found in children who were exposed to alcohol during
their prenatal development.
Elsa is pregnant and in the second trimester. Every afternoon and into the evening, her
baby does flips, stretches and moves almost constantly. Based on this prenatal activity,
Elsa can expect: - Answer her baby will be physically active as an infant and toddler.
Babies born to adolescent mothers may have a greater risk of teratogen exposure
because: - Answer Many adolescents may be receiving treatments for acne that could
be harmful to their developing baby.
Neural tube defects: - Answer all of the above
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement: - Answer James' wife
wants him to take the trash out, every night. She nags him, calls him lazy and argues
with him about this every night. James begins taking the trash out to avoid Lisa's
nagging.
Miranda is 35 week pregnant. She wakes up at night with contractions, and they are
beginning to occur every 10 minutes in a regular pattern. She call her doctor, who tells
her: - Answer She should grab her suitcase and head over to the hospital. Her baby is
not yet full term, and Miranda will need medical support to halt labor. Her baby is not
ready for birth.
All of the following are medical reasons for delivery via Cesarian section EXCEPT: -
Answer Mother's desire to have predictability in labor and delivery
Anna and Miles have a 3 year old son. They are concerned about his learning and
language development, and are meeting with the local Early Intervention program.
