HUMAN GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A+
The field of study that examines growth, change, stability over the entire lifespan -
CORRECT ANSWER lifespan development
Know the difference between discontinuous and continuous change - CORRECT
ANSWER continuous- gradual
discontinuous- steps
What do nature/nurture refer to in the nature/nurture debate? - CORRECT ANSWER
nature- genetics
nurture- environment
An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development - CORRECT
ANSWER theory
Erikson said development ________ throughout life, opposite of Freud - CORRECT
ANSWER continues
introducing an unpleasant stimulus or removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a
certain behavior - CORRECT ANSWER punishment
Research done in a natural setting like a playground or a daycare center - CORRECT
ANSWER naturalistic observation
Define longitudinal research - CORRECT ANSWER observe the same group over a
long period of time
Individuals sign this to educate them about research and any risks involved -
CORRECT ANSWER informed consent
Which disorder is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair - CORRECT ANSWER down
syndrome
Down syndrome rates are higher as _______________ goes up - CORRECT ANSWER
mom's age
, The trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present - CORRECT
ANSWER dominant gene
Which period of prenatal development is the longest? - CORRECT ANSWER fetus
weeks 9-birth
What is the term age of viability - CORRECT ANSWER 22-28 weeks
fetus is able to survive outside of mom's womb
Define amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER a 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 - CORRECT ANSWER ultrasound
What stage does the baby leave the mother's body - CORRECT ANSWER 2
What stage is associated with afterbirth - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Post partum depression can be helped by - CORRECT ANSWER breast feeding
The percentage of infants who die before their first birthday is called - CORRECT
ANSWER infant mortality
An unlearned response triggered by stimulation - CORRECT ANSWER reflex
Know the 5 points of the APGAR scale - CORRECT ANSWER breathing
heart rate
muscle tone
reflexes
skin tone
Newborns spend half their sleep time in - CORRECT ANSWER REM sleep
Which way do pediatricians recommend a baby sleep to reduce SIDs - CORRECT
ANSWER back
Breastfeeding is recommended for babies for the first ______ of life - CORRECT
ANSWER 12 months
Benefits of breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWER has all the nutrients a baby needs
easily digested
cant be contaminated
female cancer is reduced for mom
helps with depression
DEVELOPMENT FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A+
The field of study that examines growth, change, stability over the entire lifespan -
CORRECT ANSWER lifespan development
Know the difference between discontinuous and continuous change - CORRECT
ANSWER continuous- gradual
discontinuous- steps
What do nature/nurture refer to in the nature/nurture debate? - CORRECT ANSWER
nature- genetics
nurture- environment
An organized set of ideas that is designed to explain development - CORRECT
ANSWER theory
Erikson said development ________ throughout life, opposite of Freud - CORRECT
ANSWER continues
introducing an unpleasant stimulus or removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a
certain behavior - CORRECT ANSWER punishment
Research done in a natural setting like a playground or a daycare center - CORRECT
ANSWER naturalistic observation
Define longitudinal research - CORRECT ANSWER observe the same group over a
long period of time
Individuals sign this to educate them about research and any risks involved -
CORRECT ANSWER informed consent
Which disorder is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair - CORRECT ANSWER down
syndrome
Down syndrome rates are higher as _______________ goes up - CORRECT ANSWER
mom's age
, The trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present - CORRECT
ANSWER dominant gene
Which period of prenatal development is the longest? - CORRECT ANSWER fetus
weeks 9-birth
What is the term age of viability - CORRECT ANSWER 22-28 weeks
fetus is able to survive outside of mom's womb
Define amniocentesis - CORRECT ANSWER a 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 - CORRECT ANSWER ultrasound
What stage does the baby leave the mother's body - CORRECT ANSWER 2
What stage is associated with afterbirth - CORRECT ANSWER 3
Post partum depression can be helped by - CORRECT ANSWER breast feeding
The percentage of infants who die before their first birthday is called - CORRECT
ANSWER infant mortality
An unlearned response triggered by stimulation - CORRECT ANSWER reflex
Know the 5 points of the APGAR scale - CORRECT ANSWER breathing
heart rate
muscle tone
reflexes
skin tone
Newborns spend half their sleep time in - CORRECT ANSWER REM sleep
Which way do pediatricians recommend a baby sleep to reduce SIDs - CORRECT
ANSWER back
Breastfeeding is recommended for babies for the first ______ of life - CORRECT
ANSWER 12 months
Benefits of breastfeeding - CORRECT ANSWER has all the nutrients a baby needs
easily digested
cant be contaminated
female cancer is reduced for mom
helps with depression
