psych 140 Module 2 exam Questions And Correct
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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 4th 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? - ANSWER Evocative
Dan's parents both perform in the city orchestra. When dan was 3, 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? - ANSWER Passive
What type of study would best address the following question: Do adults become
more emotionally mature with age? - ANSWER Correlational study
During involution, a mother's uterus returns to its normal size, reducing from an
average of _________ pounds at the end of the pregnancy to ________ ounces. -
ANSWER 2-3 pounds, 2-3 ounces
Place the following prenatal events in order, from earliest to latest:
- eyebrows form
-responsive to light
-swallowing is possible - ANSWER - swallowing is possible
-eyebrows form
, -responsive to light
What is the current age of viability - ANSWER 22 to 26 weeks
What is the term for prenatal period of organ formation? - ANSWER
Organogenesis
Major organs form during the _______ period of prenatal development. -
ANSWER Embryonic
For the following scenario, identify whether the study's design is cross sectional or
longitudinal: Martha's children participate in a study from the time that they were
in preschool until they reached middle school. - ANSWER Longitudinal
For the following scenario, identify whether the study's design is cross sectional or
longitudinal: A researcher is studying a group of baby boomers to see whether, as
they age, they become increasingly religious. - ANSWER Longitudinal
For the following scenario, identify whether the study's design is cross sectional or
longitudinal: Teenagers in a study are interviewed regarding who are the most
popular peers in their grade. - ANSWER Cross-sectional
Delivery of the placenta occurs during what stage of childbirth? - ANSWER
third stage
Delivery of the baby occurs during which stage of childbirth? - ANSWER
second stage
Answers (Verified Answers) (Portage Learning) | New
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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 4th 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? - ANSWER Evocative
Dan's parents both perform in the city orchestra. When dan was 3, 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? - ANSWER Passive
What type of study would best address the following question: Do adults become
more emotionally mature with age? - ANSWER Correlational study
During involution, a mother's uterus returns to its normal size, reducing from an
average of _________ pounds at the end of the pregnancy to ________ ounces. -
ANSWER 2-3 pounds, 2-3 ounces
Place the following prenatal events in order, from earliest to latest:
- eyebrows form
-responsive to light
-swallowing is possible - ANSWER - swallowing is possible
-eyebrows form
, -responsive to light
What is the current age of viability - ANSWER 22 to 26 weeks
What is the term for prenatal period of organ formation? - ANSWER
Organogenesis
Major organs form during the _______ period of prenatal development. -
ANSWER Embryonic
For the following scenario, identify whether the study's design is cross sectional or
longitudinal: Martha's children participate in a study from the time that they were
in preschool until they reached middle school. - ANSWER Longitudinal
For the following scenario, identify whether the study's design is cross sectional or
longitudinal: A researcher is studying a group of baby boomers to see whether, as
they age, they become increasingly religious. - ANSWER Longitudinal
For the following scenario, identify whether the study's design is cross sectional or
longitudinal: Teenagers in a study are interviewed regarding who are the most
popular peers in their grade. - ANSWER Cross-sectional
Delivery of the placenta occurs during what stage of childbirth? - ANSWER
third stage
Delivery of the baby occurs during which stage of childbirth? - ANSWER
second stage
