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22 Cards in this Set
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The fetus has a chance for survival outside of the mother's body beginning as early as approximately
a. 24-25 weeks b. 15-16 weeks c. 30-31 weeks d. 19-20 weeks |
a. 24-25 weeks
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The most common complication that results from a premature birth is
a. a breech presentation b. respiratory distress of the neonate c. mother's diagnosis of gestational diabetes d. newborn's increased heart rate |
b. respiratory distress of the neonate
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The birth and prognosis of babies born to cocaine-using mothers are complicated by
a. the infant's resilience b. the father's vulnerabilities c. poverty and poor prenatal care d. severe physical abnormalities of the newborn |
c. poverty and poor prenatal care
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True or False
Decreased activity of the fetus during the latter weeks of pregnancy is problematic |
False
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Especially in early childhood, as empathy increases
a. emotional regulation tends to remain stable (unchanged) b. egocentric behaviors increase c. aggression decreases d. all of the above |
c. aggression decreases
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When an infant looks at his/her caregiver to "mirror" the caregiver's reaction to novel experiences, e.g., when an unfamiliar person enters the room, this is known as
a. social referencing b. cue signaling c. insecure base behavior d. insecure attachment |
a. social referencing
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According to Piaget's sensorimotor substages, clear intentional behaviors (e.g., means-end, cause-effect) ocur at
a. birth to 1 month of age b. 4-8 months c. 8-12 months d. 18-24 months |
c. 8-12 months
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As defined by developmental psychologist, stranger anxiety
a. is rarely observed before 5-6 months b. generally declines after 12 to 16 months c. both a and b d. neither a nor b |
c. both a and b
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True or False
Deferred imitation is believed to be evident in infants as early as 12 months of age. |
False
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True or False
Neurological dysfunction is suspected when primitive reflexes are weak or absent in ten-month-olds |
False
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The most important factor in self-care (a child's taking care of him/herself) after school is
a. conditions in the neighborhood b. parental monitoring c. the child's age d. the views of the child's teacher |
b. parental monitoring
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Which of the following is not a significant health risk during the middle childhood period
a. obesity b. motor vehicle accidents c. bicycle accidents d. measles/chicken pox |
d. measles/chicken pox
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All of the following are key factors that help protect some children from the detrimental effects of the stressors associated with poverty except
a. high IQs b. a strong community helping network c. financial assistance from outside their community d. competent adult parenting |
c. financial assistance from outside their community
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All of the following are consequences of bulimia except
a. hair loss b. tooth decay c. disturbances in body chemistry d. increased body temperature |
d. increased body temperature
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The best predictor of school completion among the following is
a. peer group b. social class/ SES c. ethnicity d. none of the above |
b. social class/ SES
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The strongest predictors of dropping out of high school include all of the following except
a. history of academic failure b. diminished teacher motivation and concern c. a pattern of aggressive behavior d. poor decisions about risky behavior |
b. diminished teacher motivation and concern
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Which illicit drug is most frequently abused by adolescents
a. alcohol b. amphetamines c. cocaine d. marijuana |
d. marijuana
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During middle childhood, brain development facilitates the improvement of concentration skills, such as selective attention, by
a. myelinization of the frontal lobe b. linkage between the frontal lobe and reticular formation c. myelinization of the reticular formation d. all of the above |
c. myelinization of the reticular formation
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According to Erikson, the major psychosocial crisis during middle childhood is
a. identity vs. role confusion b. initiative vs. guilt c. autonomy vs. shame and doubt d. industry vs. inferiority |
d. industry vs. inferiority
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True or False
According to experts, gender is one of several factors to consider in determining the potential success of self-care |
True
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True or False
Teen boys are twice as likely as teen girls to report feelings of depression |
False
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True or False
In addition to self-efficacy, an external locus of control contributes positively to one's health and sense of well-being |
False
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