Lifespan Psych. Chapter 2-3

Front 1

What should Danko do when he is informed that his newborn son has PKU (phenylketonuria)?

Back 1

Don’t panic, since despite being a genetic disorder, it can be controlled through proper diet

Front 2

Following a prenatal exam, your physician remarks, “It appears as if your fetus has 47 chromosomes.” What would be the most likely response to this information?

Back 2

Concern, as this may indicate that your child has Down syndrome

Front 3

Which is an example of only your genotype?

Back 3

Your complete set of genes

Front 4

Winchester notices that every time he touches his newborn son’s cheek, the infant turns his head and tries to suck. This behavior demonstrates the _____ reflex.

Back 4

rooting

Front 5

While observing brain activity, Dr. Smith proclaims, “This brain is definitely experiencing a downsizing in the number of connections between neurons.” This indicates that the brain Dr. Smith is studying is undergoing

Back 5

synaptic pruning.

Front 6

A teratogen is any agent that

Back 6

results in abnormal prenatal development.

Front 7

While doing a study of temperament, Dr. Chernahoy is studying how long toddlers can play with some building toys without being distracted. What dimension of temperament is Dr. Chernahoy most likely assessing?

Back 7

Persistence

Front 8

Which individual with a genetic predisposition toward being extroverted is demonstrating successful niche-picking?

Back 8

Wink, who is a game-show host

Front 9

Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3. As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely

Back 9

panic, as this may indicate that her child is in a life-threatening state.

Front 10

Genes and environments

Back 10

interact dynamically throughout development.