NUR 631 - Human lifespan development -
exam 1 UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Human Development Perspectives - CORRECT ANSWER - lifelong, multidimensional,
multidirectional, multidisciplinary, contextual, plasticity, involves growth, maintenance and loss,
and is constructed of biological, environmental and individual factors.
Major forces that influence human development - CORRECT ANSWER - genetics vs.
heredity, environment, health beliefs, parenting, education, family, socioeconomic status,
sociocultural contexts/diversity, and social policy.
Underlying processes responsible for change in development - CORRECT ANSWER -
biological, cognitive, and socioeconomic
3 main theoretical controversies - CORRECT ANSWER - nature vs. nurture, continuity vs.
stages, and stability vs. change.
chromosomes - CORRECT ANSWER - long strings of genetic material
genotype - CORRECT ANSWER - genetic makeup of the individual
phenotype - CORRECT ANSWER - the inherited physical characteristics based on
genotype and influenced by environment.
autosomes - CORRECT ANSWER - Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
prenatal screening - CORRECT ANSWER - focuses on finding problems among a large
population using affordable and non-invasive methods. Can detect neural tube defects,
anatomical defects, chromosomal abnormalities, and gene mutations.
, epigenetics - CORRECT ANSWER - describes psychological development as the result of
an ongoing, bi-directional, interchange between heredity and environment
behavioral genetics - CORRECT ANSWER - the science of how genes and environments
work together to influence behavior
germination period (weeks 1-2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Formation of zygote. Implants
itself to the uterus. Mitosis occurs. Genetic makeup and sex are determined.
embryomic period (weeks 3-8) - CORRECT ANSWER - Placenta is formed. Heart starts
beating. Organs begin to form and function.
Fetal period (weeks 9-40) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fetus has all body parts by week 12.
Systems continue to develop. Rudimentary neurons in brain are developed by week 24.
Teratogens - CORRECT ANSWER - factors that can contribute to birth defects. Alcohol,
nicotine, drugs, environmental chemicals, STIs, maternal disease, and maternal stress.
pregnancy-related death - CORRECT ANSWER - death of a person while pregnant or
within 1 year of the end of pregnancy, regardless of outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy.
Premature birth - CORRECT ANSWER - birth that occurs earlier than 37 weeks of
gestation and can be triggered by anything that disrupts the maternal system.
Evolutionary psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - a study that focuses on how universal
patterns of behavior and cognitive processes have evolved over time.
Theory of Natural Selection (Darwin) - CORRECT ANSWER - Theory that refers to the
survival and reproduction of organisms better suited for their environment over those poorly
suited.
exam 1 UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Human Development Perspectives - CORRECT ANSWER - lifelong, multidimensional,
multidirectional, multidisciplinary, contextual, plasticity, involves growth, maintenance and loss,
and is constructed of biological, environmental and individual factors.
Major forces that influence human development - CORRECT ANSWER - genetics vs.
heredity, environment, health beliefs, parenting, education, family, socioeconomic status,
sociocultural contexts/diversity, and social policy.
Underlying processes responsible for change in development - CORRECT ANSWER -
biological, cognitive, and socioeconomic
3 main theoretical controversies - CORRECT ANSWER - nature vs. nurture, continuity vs.
stages, and stability vs. change.
chromosomes - CORRECT ANSWER - long strings of genetic material
genotype - CORRECT ANSWER - genetic makeup of the individual
phenotype - CORRECT ANSWER - the inherited physical characteristics based on
genotype and influenced by environment.
autosomes - CORRECT ANSWER - Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
prenatal screening - CORRECT ANSWER - focuses on finding problems among a large
population using affordable and non-invasive methods. Can detect neural tube defects,
anatomical defects, chromosomal abnormalities, and gene mutations.
, epigenetics - CORRECT ANSWER - describes psychological development as the result of
an ongoing, bi-directional, interchange between heredity and environment
behavioral genetics - CORRECT ANSWER - the science of how genes and environments
work together to influence behavior
germination period (weeks 1-2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Formation of zygote. Implants
itself to the uterus. Mitosis occurs. Genetic makeup and sex are determined.
embryomic period (weeks 3-8) - CORRECT ANSWER - Placenta is formed. Heart starts
beating. Organs begin to form and function.
Fetal period (weeks 9-40) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fetus has all body parts by week 12.
Systems continue to develop. Rudimentary neurons in brain are developed by week 24.
Teratogens - CORRECT ANSWER - factors that can contribute to birth defects. Alcohol,
nicotine, drugs, environmental chemicals, STIs, maternal disease, and maternal stress.
pregnancy-related death - CORRECT ANSWER - death of a person while pregnant or
within 1 year of the end of pregnancy, regardless of outcome, duration, or site of the pregnancy.
Premature birth - CORRECT ANSWER - birth that occurs earlier than 37 weeks of
gestation and can be triggered by anything that disrupts the maternal system.
Evolutionary psychology - CORRECT ANSWER - a study that focuses on how universal
patterns of behavior and cognitive processes have evolved over time.
Theory of Natural Selection (Darwin) - CORRECT ANSWER - Theory that refers to the
survival and reproduction of organisms better suited for their environment over those poorly
suited.
