Human Growth and Development Final
Exam Questions & Answers
The field of study that examines growth, change, stability over the entire lifespan -
ANSWERSlifespan development
Know the difference between discontinuous and continuous change -
ANSWERScontinuous- gradual
discontinuous- steps
What do nature/nurture refer to in the nature/nurture debate? - ANSWERSnature-
genetics
nurture- environment
An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development - ANSWERStheory
Erikson said development ________ throughout life, opposite of Freud -
ANSWERScontinues
introducing an unpleasant stimulus or removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a
certain behavior - ANSWERSpunishment
Research done in a natural setting like a playground or a daycare center -
ANSWERSnaturalistic observation
Define longitudinal research - ANSWERSobserve the same group over a long period of
time
Individuals sign this to educate them about research and any risks involved -
ANSWERSinformed consent
Which disorder is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair - ANSWERSdown syndrome
Down syndrome rates are higher as _______________ goes up - ANSWERSmom's
age
, The trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present - ANSWERSdominant
gene
Which period of prenatal development is the longest? - ANSWERSfetus
weeks 9-birth
What is the term age of viability - ANSWERS22-28 weeks
fetus is able to survive outside of mom's womb
Define amniocentesis - ANSWERSa needle is placed in mom's abdomen to obtain a
sample of amniotic fluid
A procedure using high frequency sound waves to detect a baby's size and gender in
pregnancy - ANSWERSultrasound
What stage does the baby leave the mother's body - ANSWERS2
What stage is associated with afterbirth - ANSWERS3
Post partum depression can be helped by - ANSWERSbreast feeding
The percentage of infants who die before their first birthday is called - ANSWERSinfant
mortality
An unlearned response triggered by stimulation - ANSWERSreflex
Know the 5 points of the APGAR scale - ANSWERSbreathing
heart rate
muscle tone
reflexes
skin tone
Newborns spend half their sleep time in - ANSWERSREM sleep
Which way do pediatricians recommend a baby sleep to reduce SIDs - ANSWERSback
Breastfeeding is recommended for babies for the first ______ of life - ANSWERS12
months
Benefits of breastfeeding - ANSWERShas all the nutrients a baby needs
easily digested
cant be contaminated
female cancer is reduced for mom
helps with depression
Exam Questions & Answers
The field of study that examines growth, change, stability over the entire lifespan -
ANSWERSlifespan development
Know the difference between discontinuous and continuous change -
ANSWERScontinuous- gradual
discontinuous- steps
What do nature/nurture refer to in the nature/nurture debate? - ANSWERSnature-
genetics
nurture- environment
An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development - ANSWERStheory
Erikson said development ________ throughout life, opposite of Freud -
ANSWERScontinues
introducing an unpleasant stimulus or removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a
certain behavior - ANSWERSpunishment
Research done in a natural setting like a playground or a daycare center -
ANSWERSnaturalistic observation
Define longitudinal research - ANSWERSobserve the same group over a long period of
time
Individuals sign this to educate them about research and any risks involved -
ANSWERSinformed consent
Which disorder is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair - ANSWERSdown syndrome
Down syndrome rates are higher as _______________ goes up - ANSWERSmom's
age
, The trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present - ANSWERSdominant
gene
Which period of prenatal development is the longest? - ANSWERSfetus
weeks 9-birth
What is the term age of viability - ANSWERS22-28 weeks
fetus is able to survive outside of mom's womb
Define amniocentesis - ANSWERSa needle is placed in mom's abdomen to obtain a
sample of amniotic fluid
A procedure using high frequency sound waves to detect a baby's size and gender in
pregnancy - ANSWERSultrasound
What stage does the baby leave the mother's body - ANSWERS2
What stage is associated with afterbirth - ANSWERS3
Post partum depression can be helped by - ANSWERSbreast feeding
The percentage of infants who die before their first birthday is called - ANSWERSinfant
mortality
An unlearned response triggered by stimulation - ANSWERSreflex
Know the 5 points of the APGAR scale - ANSWERSbreathing
heart rate
muscle tone
reflexes
skin tone
Newborns spend half their sleep time in - ANSWERSREM sleep
Which way do pediatricians recommend a baby sleep to reduce SIDs - ANSWERSback
Breastfeeding is recommended for babies for the first ______ of life - ANSWERS12
months
Benefits of breastfeeding - ANSWERShas all the nutrients a baby needs
easily digested
cant be contaminated
female cancer is reduced for mom
helps with depression
