Human Development

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Question 1

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Our genes influence the development of ____ .

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physical characteristics only

mental characteristics only

emotional characteristics only

nearly all of our characteristics

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Question 2

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Which example illustrates the "nature" effect on development?

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The climate in which one is raised

The genes inherited from parents

The type of discipline used by parents

The culture one comes from

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Question 3

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What is the commonly accepted view of current psychologists regarding the nature-nurture controversy?

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Nature is the stronger factor of the two.

Nurture is the stronger factor of the two.

The interaction of nature and nurture determines what we become.

Nature, nurture, and the third factor of the environment determine what we become.

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Question 4

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Which progression represents the correct sequence of the prenatal stages of development?

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Germinal, fetal, embryonic

Germinal, embryonic, fetal

Embryonic, germinal, fetal

Embryonic, fetal, germinal

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Question 5

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A fertilized egg is called a(n) ____ .

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blastocyst

amnion

embryo

zygote

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Question 6

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Under normal circumstances, a zygote has ____ pairs of chromosomes.

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Question 7

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A developing organism that has become a blastocyst is in the ____ prenatal stage.

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embryonic

amniotic

germinal

fetal

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Question 8

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A developing organism in the sixth week of prenatal development is in the ____ stage.

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fetal

zygotic

embryonic

germinal

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Question 9

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In the embryonic stage, ____ .

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the blastocyst implants itself into the uterine wall

the organism reaches viability

lungs begin to function

major organs are developing

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Question 10

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Which sequence represents the stages of prenatal development from longest to shortest?

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Fetal, embryonic, germinal

Embryonic, fetal, germinal

Germinal, fetal, embryonic

Embryonic, germinal, fetal

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Question 11

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All the major organs and biological systems (such as the cardiovascular system, digestive system, and skeletal system) begin forming during the ____ period.

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germinal

zygotic

fetal

embryonic

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Question 12

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Ellease's fertilized egg has just implanted itself in the uterine lining, an action that occurs during the ____ stage of prenatal development.

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germinal

embryonic

fetal

teratogen

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Question 13

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Viability of the fetus is reached by ____ weeks.

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Question 14

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A child born premature that lives has most likely ____ .

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not been exposed to any teratogens

been exposed to a teratogen

spent at least 24 weeks inside the womb

not developed a complete bone structure

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Question 15

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Allison was born with an extra 21st chromosome, which makes her more susceptible to heart defects and mental retardation. Allison has ____ .

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fetal alcohol syndrome

Tay Sachs disease

sickle cell anemia

Down syndrome

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Question 16

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The greatest vulnerability to teratogens occurs in the ____ stage.

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zygotic

embryonic

fetal

germinal

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Question 17

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What is a typical characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?

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Very high birth weight

Inherited alcoholism

Brain abnormalities

Average to above average intelligence

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Question 18

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Children who have been exposed to drugs during prenatal development tend to be ____ .

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impulsive

adaptable

passive

overweight

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Question 19

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At the end of the first year of life, an average infant will weigh about ____ pounds.

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Question 20

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The average newborn infant is about pounds and inches long.

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5; 15

10; 21

7; 20

9; 15

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Human Development

Our genes influence the development of ____ .

Which example illustrates the "nature" effect on development?

What is the commonly accepted view of current psychologists regarding the nature-nurture controversy?

Which progression represents the correct sequence of the prenatal stages of development?

A fertilized egg is called a(n) ____ .

Under normal circumstances, a zygote has ____ pairs of chromosomes.

A developing organism that has become a blastocyst is in the ____ prenatal stage.

A developing organism in the sixth week of prenatal development is in the ____ stage.

In the embryonic stage, ____ .

Which sequence represents the stages of prenatal development from longest to shortest?

All the major organs and biological systems (such as the cardiovascular system, digestive system, and skeletal system) begin forming during the ____ period.

Ellease's fertilized egg has just implanted itself in the uterine lining, an action that occurs during the ____ stage of prenatal development.

Viability of the fetus is reached by ____ weeks.

A child born premature that lives has most likely ____ .

Allison was born with an extra 21st chromosome, which makes her more susceptible to heart defects and mental retardation. Allison has ____ .

The greatest vulnerability to teratogens occurs in the ____ stage.

What is a typical characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Children who have been exposed to drugs during prenatal development tend to be ____ .

At the end of the first year of life, an average infant will weigh about ____ pounds.

The average newborn infant is about ____ pounds and ____ inches long.

The average newborn infant is about pounds and inches long.