MID TERM HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
The maximum life span of human beings is approximately __________ years. 90 100 120 150
120
The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding strongly recommends exclusive breast-feeding until the infant is 6 weeks old. 2 months old. 3 months old. 6 months old.
6 months old.
Thirty-nine-year-old Janice is considered sleep-deprived because she only gets about 6 hours of sleep instead of the recommended 7. 8. 9. 10.
8.
The average life expectancy of individuals born today is over _____ years for women and over _____ years for men. 75; 81 80; 75 84; 80 76; 72
80; 75
DISCUSSION QUESTION List, Define a teratogen and the adverse impact on the developing baby.
Cocaine exposure is linked to impaired language development, impaired motor function, impaired information processing and slower growth rate.
Compared to younger drivers, older drivers show a decline in motion sensitivity. need to expend more cognitive effort when driving. overestimate the time needed for an approaching vehicle to reach its location. All of these answers are correct
All of these answers are correct
Which of the following factors affects puberty's timing and makeup? nutrition health eating patterns and stress All of these answers are correct
All of these answers are correct
Cocaine exposure during prenatal development is linked to which of the following? increased likelihood of being in special education and receiving support services impaired language development and information processing impaired motor development and slower growth rate All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
Despite the concerns about substance abuse in adulthood, researchers have shown which of the following positive effects of moderate alcohol consumption in older adults? increased longevity better physical health better mental health All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
Fifteen-year-old Tamara only gets about six hours of sleep each night. Which of the following behaviors may Tamara exhibit due to her lack of sleep? irritability depression fatigue All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
In order to be emotionally competent, one needs to be aware of one's own and others' emotional states. to have an empathic and sympathetic sensitivity to others' emotional experiences. to be able to regulate and reduce the intensity and duration of one's own negative emotional states. All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
Lack of sleep in young children is linked with which of the following? problems at school an increased likelihood of depression attention problems All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
Older adulthood emotional experience is characterized by _____ emotions. more positive less intense fewer negative All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
Ross is at risk of becoming a regular smoker if his best friend is a regular smoker. his parents offer little supervision or guidance. he is apathetic about his academic performance. All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
To foster infants' motor development, which of the follow practices would be effective? giving infants opportunities for exercise stroking, massaging, or stretching the babies frequently exercising the babies' trunk and pelvic muscles All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
To foster infants' motor development, which of the follow practices would be effective? giving infants opportunities for exercise stroking, massaging, or stretching the babies frequently exercising the babies' trunk and pelvic muscles All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
To prevent osteoporosis, women should exercise more. avoid smoking. eat foods rich in calcium and vitamin D. All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
Which of the following prescription and nonprescription drugs can have harmful effects on an embryo or fetus? aspirin some antibiotics and hormones diet pills All of these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct.
DISCUSSION QUESTION Reflect on the "Failure to Thrive" web link and 2016 Research on Social Relationships and Mortality article. Write a reflection on something specific that you learned from these resources regarding health and emotions.
From this article I learned that even though they are viewed separately, health and emotion are related. Your emotions can harm or improve your health.
Both _____ are genetic disorders caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. Down syndrome and Turner syndrome Turner syndrome and sickle-cell anemia Klinefelter syndrome and Down syndrome Phenylketonuria (PKU) and XYY syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome and Down syndrome
Melissa plans to use the prepared childbirth method during labor and delivery. Which of the following will she employ? nonprescription drugs to reduce pain prescription drugs to reduce pain Lamaze breathing prescription drugs to promote contraction
Lamaze breathing
DISCUSSION QUESTION Describe one consequence of declining levels of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine or dopamine.
Learning and memory decreases
Baby Chloe startles when she hears a loud sound. She arches her back, throws back her head, and flings out her arms. Which reflex is she demonstrating? sucking Moro rooting grasping
Moro
DISCUSSION QUESTION Describe two of the ways in which emotional regulation develops during childhood and why it is critical to development.
Observing: study others and mimic their behavior. Families emotional climate: A positive emotional environment makes children feel safe and secure.
Which of the following is true of older adults' experience of touch and pain? There are no changes in touch and pain with age. Older adults detect touch less in their ankles than their shoulders. Older adults detect touch less in their wrists than their knees. Older adults rarely report any persistent pain.
Older adults detect touch less in their wrists than their knees.
What is the main difference in the way younger people and older people respond to stress? Older people have a reduced reaction in coping with the stress. Younger people keep stress hormones in their system longer. Stress hormones may reduce the immune system more in younger people than in older people. Older people keep stress hormones in their system longer.
Older people keep stress hormones in their system longer.
Who is MOST likely to get up latest in the day? Tom, who is a junior in high school Phil, who is a freshman in college Joe, who is a junior in college Steve, who is a senior in college
Phil, who is a freshman in college
Which of the following is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics to reduce the risk of SIDS? Place infants on their sides to sleep. Place infants on their backs to sleep. Infants should sleep next to a parent to ensure quick response to breathing pauses. Place infants on their stomachs to sleep.
Place infants on their backs to sleep.
DISCUSSION QUESTION List and Describe one prenatal diagnostic test and when it is administered.
Prenatal diagnostic tests are able to determine if a fetus has genetic disorders. Chronic Villi Testing is a diagnostic test that takes tissue from the placenta. It is performed between 10 and 13 weeks.
What is meant by the "blooming and pruning" analogy of brain development? The brain produces many more dendrite and synapse connections than it uses (blooming). Unused connections disappear or are replaced (pruning). Early brain function is not specialized by location (blooming). Lateralization (pruning) occurs around 2 years of age. Myelination produces the brain's bumpy surface (blooming). Brain activity and learning smoothes this surface (pruning). Areas of the brain mature gradually and uniformly during the first half of life (blooming) and decline in the same manner during the second half of life (pruning).
The brain produces many more dendrite and synapse connections than it uses (blooming). Unused connections disappear or are replaced (pruning).
DISCUSSION QUESION Briefly explain the cephalocaudal and proximodistal growth patterns of development.
The cephalocaudal development refers to growth from the head down. Like how an infant gains control of it's neck first. Proximodistal development refers to the baby developing from the core outward. The spine develops before extremities.
Why is life expectancy for women longer than for men? Women engage in healthier lifestyles than men. Women experience less stress than men. Women work harder and for more years than men. Men generally suffer greater financial hardship than women.
Women engage in healthier lifestyles than men.
What do childhood obesity experts recommend for overweight children? a diet with restricted calories a combination of diet with restricted calories, exercise, and behavior modification reduction of sedentary activities exercise
a combination of diet with restricted calories, exercise, and behavior modification
Who among the following is LEAST likely to receive prenatal care? a first-time mother in her mid-30s a mother with two or more other children a working woman over 25 a pregnant adolescent
a pregnant adolescent
What is the leading cause of death in children in the United States? malnutrition accidents asthma domestic violence
accidents
Kristin and Greg have been dating each other for several years. Although much of the passion has faded from their relationship, Kristin explains that she feels a deep sense of caring for Greg and desires to have him near. According to Robert Sternberg, Kristin and Greg's love is romantic. fatuous. affectionate. consummate.
affectionate
Eighteen-month-old Bridger is running in the park when he reaches a steep embankment. He stops, looks up, and then drops to his hands and knees and begins crawling up. This illustrates the concept of sensation. perception. affordances. visual acuity.
affordances.
Thirteen-year-old Jonathan is impulsive and emotional. This may be due to increased activity and growth in the amygdala. frontal lobes. GABA. hypothalamus.
amygdala.
Joanie is unhappy unless she has a boyfriend. She is very possessive and demanding with her peer relationships and constantly seeks to make someone her new best friend. What type of attachment is Joanie displaying? ambivalent avoidant anxious secure
anxious
A recent study of stay-at-home fathers indicates that they are ostracized at playgrounds and parent groups. are dissatisfied with their marriage. do not miss daily life in the workplace. provide substandard care as compared to stay-at-home mothers.
are ostracized at playgrounds and parent groups.
Research indicates that babies are first able to use their sense of taste _____ birth. before right after by 1 weeks after by 6 weeks after
before
Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is harmful. beneficial. not welcomed by the residents. not related to resident satisfaction.
beneficial
According to the cephalocaudal growth pattern, which of the following is likely to show fast growth first? legs hands brain stomach
brain
What is an important factor in attachment as demonstrated by Harry Harlow's experiment with monkeys? feeding voice tone contact comfort critical period bonding
contact comfort
Gross motor skills include activities such as running, whereas fine motor skills include activities such as jumping. gymnastics. cutting with scissors. crab walking.
cutting with scissors.
Al avoids driving at night because it is difficult for his eyes to adjust after he passes oncoming cars. Al is having a problem with dark adaptation. depth perception. presbyopia. his blind spot.
dark adaptation.
People with anorexia and those with bulimia differ in the severity of their disorders. degree of control they have over food intake. psychological factors underlying their disorders. level of preoccupation with food.
degree of control they have over food intake.
Which neurotransmitter has been associated with increased reward-seeking and risk-taking in adolescence? dopamine acetylcholine testosterone estradiol
dopamine
During which prenatal developmental period is the probability of a structural defect the greatest? implantation germinal embryonic fetal
embryonic
Which age group is MOST likely to be binge drinkers? young adolescents older adolescents emerging adults middle-aged adults
emerging adults
A feeling or affect that occurs when a person is in a state or an interaction that is important to him/her, especially to his or her well-being, is labeled a(n) emotion. mood. reaction. love.
emotion.
In a study of 102 married couples, what was ranked as the most important factor in enduring love across all age groups? respect communication sexual intimacy emotional security
emotional security
Goodness of fit occurs when a child's temperament matches environmental demands. the parent's temperament. the parent's attachment style. reciprocal interactions.
environmental demands.
With increasing age, young children's sources of regulation of emotion shifts from being social to adaptive. adaptive to social. internal to external. external to internal.
external to internal.
Men have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions, whereas women have a higher incidence of _____ chronic conditions. sinus; coronary heart fatal; nonfatal arthritis; hearing nonfatal; fatal
fatal; nonfatal
During which prenatal developmental period do the following changes—rapid weight gain; active movement of arms and legs; face, forehead, eyelids, nose, and chin becoming distinguishable—take place? germinal embryonic fetal fertilization
fetal
Sidney is expecting her first child and recently began to feel kicking movements. Sidney is MOST likely in the _____ month of her pregnancy. second fourth sixth seventh
fourth
Some scientists believe that restricting calories increases longevity by lowering the body's level of protein. free radicals. fat. antioxidants.
free radicals.
Pat is 102 years old. Pat is MOST likely from the United States. male. well off financially. from Monaco.
from the United States.
Which of the following is the prenatal development period that takes place during the first 2 weeks after conception, includes the creation of a zygote, and ends with attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall? germinal embryonic fetal fertilization
germinal
Which sound is an infant most likely to hear? low-pitched, whisper volume low-pitched, conversational volume high-pitched, whisper volume high-pitched, conversational volume
high-pitched, conversational volume
Which of the following is NOT associated with a lack of sleep in adolescents? higher levels of irritability higher levels of melatonin higher levels of depression higher levels of fatigue
higher levels of melatonin
Kat's doctor warns that prolonged and elevated levels of adrenaline and other anxiety-induced substances will increase Kat's risk for many diseases. Which theory of aging does her doctor espouse? mitochondrial free radical cellular clock hormonal stress
hormonal stress
Professor Mayfield is teaching her class about the harmful effects of stress, citing that it can lead to an early death. Which theory of aging does Professor Mayfield likely espouse? hormonal stress cellular clock life events free radical
hormonal stress
Which of the following functions occur primarily in the right hemisphere of the brain? performing music reading and complex thinking humor and the use of metaphors speech and grammar
humor and the use of metaphors
When engaging in cognitive tasks, older brains may compensate for the effects of aging with less dopamine. lateralization. acetylcholine. myelination.
lateralization.
According to the proximodistal growth pattern, which of the following is likely to show growth earlier? toes fingers feet and hands legs and arms
legs and arms
What hormone prepares the body for sleep? melatonin cortisol testosterone estrogen
melatonin
The hippocampus lies deeper in the brain, beneath the cortex, and plays an important role in which of the following? memory and emotion attention and impulse control fine motor skills critical and creative thinking
memory and emotion
When does maximum bone density occur? early 20s mid-20s early 30s mid-30s
mid-30s
The nutritional status of the fetus during pregnancy is determined only by the amount of the mother's protein intake. only by the mother's calorie intake. by the mother's intake of protein, vitamins, minerals, and total calories. by the function of the fetus' digestive system.
by the mother's intake of protein, vitamins, minerals, and total calories.
What is the leading cause of death in U.S. adults aged 64-74? cancer injury stroke diabetes
cancer
Stella has just returned from the doctor and was told she has cloudy areas in the lenses of her eyes. Stella has glaucoma. dark adaptation. macular degeneration. cataracts.
cataracts.
Which of the following indicates that growth progresses from the top of the body to the bottom? cephalocaudal proximodistal sarcopenia lateralization
cephalocaudal
Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests would involve removing a small sample of the placenta? ultrasound sonography amniocentesis maternal blood sampling chorionic villi sampling
chorionic villi sampling
Which two theories claim that damage incurred by unstable oxygen molecules precipitates the aging process? cellular clock and free radical free radical and hormonal stress mitochondrial and free radical hormonal stress and cellular clock
mitochondrial and free radical
The temperament category of ______ fits with Kagan's inhibited category, and the category of ________ fits with Kagan's uninhibited category. effortful control; negative affectivity surgency; negative affectivity extraversion; negative affectivity negative affectivity; surgency
negative affectivity; surgency
Psychoactive drugs affect the _____ system. endocrine nervous respiratory digestive
nervous
Which brain lobe is responsible for vision? frontal occipital temporal parietal
occipital
Which brain lobe is responsible for registering spatial location, attention, and motor control? frontal occipital temporal parietal
parietal
Romantic love emphasizes _____, while affectionate love emphasizes companionship; passion. deep caring for the other; an intermingling of fear, joy, and jealousy. passion; companionship. jealousy and fear; joy and sexual desire.
passion; companionship.
Which part of the body controls growth and regulates other glands? pituitary gland hypothalamus gonad thyroid gland
pituitary gland
Tricia is independent, adventurous, and likes to explore new places. Her mother, however, is overly controlling and rigid. This is an example of poor goodness of fit. reactive interaction. goodness of fit. surgency.
poor goodness of fit.
Which type of emotions develops in the first 6 months of life and is also present in animals? self-conscious primary secondary tertiary
primary
Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby stress that quick attention to crying results in rewarding and increasing that behavior. babies can become spoiled in their first year of life. quick attention to crying is important in the development of a strong bond between parent and child. children cannot self-regulate emotions if a parent comforts their every cry.
quick attention to crying is important in the development of a strong bond between parent and child.
Infant Nathan is smiling and "talking" with short, loud noises. His mother responds each time Nathan expresses himself by smiling and talking. This interaction is described as emotion regulation. asynchronous. reciprocal emotion coaching.
reciprocal
What are the two major forms of love? passionate and intimate companionate and consummate romantic and affectionate sexual and noncommittal
romantic and affectionate
Which taste preference develops at about 4 months of age? sweet sour salty bitter
salty
Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is called climacteric. gonadotropins. monarchy. sarcopenia.
sarcopenia.
What type of emotions are empathy, jealousy, and embarrassment? regulating primary self-conscious positive
self-conscious
We know that fetuses can hear before birth because newborns show an aversion to loud noises. show preferences for sounds presented repeatedly before birth. go to sleep while hearing lullabies. respond more when hearing sounds that were not presented before birth.
show preferences for sounds presented repeatedly before birth.
Which of the following genetic disorders occurs most often in African Americans? Down syndrome Turner syndrome sickle-cell anemia phenylketonuria (PKU)
sickle-cell anemia
Three-month-old Elizabeth smiles whenever her mother smiles at her. Researchers call this a _____ smile. faked smile social reflexive basic
social
Secure attachment to parents in adolescence may facilitate substance abuse. overdependence on family. social competence. nonexclusive intimate relationships at age 21.
social competence.
Reading emotional cues from others to help determine how to act in a particular situation is known as joint attention. attachment. social referencing. emotion regulation.
social referencing.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has identified _____ as an "invisible epidemic." binge drinking among college students substance abuse among children under 12 substance abuse among older adults marijuana use among adolescents
substance abuse among older adults
Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a nonsmoker, her baby is MORE likely to suffer from which of the following? facial and limb deformities sudden infant death syndrome cleft palate tremors and increased general irritability
sudden infant death syndrome
The designation of preterm is determined by the ratio of weight at birth to the time of gestation. the time period of gestation. the weight at birth. the time period of gestation plus weight.
the time period of gestation.
Adolescence is a critical juncture in health because parents no longer have any influence over teens' health habits. adolescents in the United States are more likely to smoke than teens in other countries. teens need optimum health in order for their reproductive capacities to develop properly. the unhealthy lifestyle formation and factors leading to early death start during adolescence.
the unhealthy lifestyle formation and factors leading to early death start during adolescence.
Baby Alec was born during his mother's 38th week of pregnancy and weighed 5 lbs 2 oz. He is considered to be preterm. to have low birth weight. to have very low birth weight. to be large for the date.
to have low birth weight.
Which brain lobe is responsible for hearing, language processing, and memory? frontal occipital temporal parietal
temporal
Which of the following has NOT been linked to shorter durations of infant sleep? infant TV viewing maternal depression during pregnancy early introduction of solid food the mother's emotional availability at bedtime
the mother's emotional availability at bedtime
Tameka's newborn baby is awake for several hours during the night and often sleeps during the day. At what age will her child establish a pattern of sleeping mostly at night? 1 month 3 months 6 months 12 months
6 months
What is approximately the earliest point that a fetus can survive outside the womb? 5 months 6 months 7 months 8 months
6 months
What percentage of adult sleep is spent in REM sleep? 20% 40% 50% 75%
20%
As measured on the Snellen chart, a newborn's vision is estimated to be 20/100. 20/240. 20/150. 20/50.
20/240.
What percentage of infant sleep is spent in REM sleep? 70% 50% 25% 10%
50%
DISCUSSION QUESTION List and describe two diseases that can impair the vision of older adults.
Cataracts- cloudy areas on eyes that develop slowly. Glaucoma-Pressure in your eye that damages the optic nerve Corneal diseases- disease, infection, and toxins damage your cornea which focuses light that comes in
DISCUSSION QUESTION Describe Chess and Thomas' three temperament classifications (easy, difficult, slow to warm up)
Easy- regular routine, cheerful, makes up 40% of children Difficult- irregular routine, react negatively and intensely, aggression, makes up 10% of children. Slow to warm up- Slow to adapt to novelty but over time they respond better, negative moods and inactive. Makes up 15% of children
DISCUSSION QUESTION List three negative long-term consequences of obesity in children.
Heart disease type 2 diabetes Cancers
According to the dynamic systems theory, how do infants develop motor skills? Infants perceive something new in the environment that motivates them to act. They use their perceptions to fine-tune their movements. Motor development comes about through the unfolding of a genetic plan, or maturation. Motor skills are initially influenced by biology but become increasingly dependent on environmental factors. Infants take bits and pieces of data from sensations and build representations of the world in their minds.
Infants perceive something new in the environment that motivates them to act. They use their perceptions to fine-tune their movements.
What is the main problem with labeling children as "difficult"? It is inaccurate, because all children can be difficult from time to time. It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. No child is truly difficult. Some parents have unreasonably high expectations. It does not take into consideration the environment in which children are being raised.
It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
What is true of 45-year-old Jim's sleep patterns compared to those of his 21-year-old son, Matt? Jim requires an average of 2 hours more sleep than Matt. Jim spends more time in deep sleep than Matt. Jim stays up later and wakes later than Matt. Jim experiences more wakeful periods during the night.
Jim experiences more wakeful periods during the night.
Which of the following diseases is characterized by muscle tremors, slowing of movement, and partial facial paralysis? arthritis Alzheimer disease Parkinson disease dementia
Parkinson disease
Although some child experts argue that shared sleeping benefits babies, others recommend against it. Two recent studies link bed sharing with which of the following? infant sleep apnea infant heart arrhythmias co-dependency issues SIDS
SIDS
DISCUSSION QUESTION Contrast sensation with perception. Give an example of each.
Sensation is the process of our sensory receptors and nervous system interpret stimulus. (Example: Hand on hot stove) Perception is how we organize and interpret this information. (Example: Brain tells body to move hand)
Janice is 75. How does her height MOST likely compare to when she was 25? She is a ¼ inch shorter. She is a ½ inch shorter. She is an inch shorter. She is two inches shorter.
She is two inches shorter.
Which of the following is true regarding 6-month-old Cassidy's sleep pattern? She spends most of her time in REM sleep. She spends the same amount of time in REM sleep as in non-REM sleep. She starts to begin her sleep cycle with REM sleep. She spends her longest span of sleep at night.
She spends her longest span of sleep at night.
DISCUSSION QUESION Identify five physical changes that take place during middle or late adulthood.
Skin looses elasticity Hearing and vision decline Immune system is weakened Loss of balance Muscles weaken
Which of the following is NOT true about sleep in adulthood? Poor sleep can result in earlier death Older adults tend to go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than adolescents and emerging adults Sleep problems in middle-aged adults are more common in those who are obese The average American adult gets just under 6 hours of sleep a night
The average American adult gets just under 6 hours of sleep a night
The age at which puberty arrives dropped quickly throughout the 20th century. What might account for this change? greenhouse effects on climate improved health and nutrition less manual labor requirements for adolescents amounts of radiation from electric appliances
improved health and nutrition
Physical changes in middle and late childhood occur at approximately the same rate as those in adolescence. more slowly than those in early childhood and more quickly than those in adolescence. in three rapid spurts. in a slow, consistent manner.
in a slow, consistent manner.
Research shows that infants occasionally take a few large steps when walking. These large steps indicate which of the following? increased desire for independence increased acceleration and speed increased balance and strength sign of future delay in motor development
increased balance and strength
Caregiver research indicates that fathers are less able to be nurturing caregivers than mothers. are slowly evolving to be more nurturing caregivers than mothers. spend more time with their female children. interact with their babies in different ways than mothers do.
interact with their babies in different ways than mothers do.
Sensation occurs when information interacts with sensory receptors, such as the eyes, ears, tongue, nostrils, and skin. is interpreted by the brain. affects organs such as the heart and lungs. interacts with the brain, but the brain can not make any meaning interpretations.
interacts with sensory receptors, such as the eyes, ears, tongue, nostrils, and skin.
The MOST widely used illicit drug in the United States is alcohol. cocaine. marijuana. LSD.
marijuana.
Recent research shows that high doses of aspirin during pregnancy can contribute to which of the following? low intelligence miscarriage Down syndrome maternal and fetal bleeding
maternal and fetal bleeding
Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests would detect spina bifida? ultrasound sonography amniocentesis maternal blood screening chorionic villi sampling
maternal blood screening
Longitudinal research on attachment indicates a likelihood that attachment style is a stable personality trait and will not change. may be altered by negative factors such as parental death or unstable caregiving. in early childhood is not at all related to romantic relations in adulthood. in early childhood predicts romantic relations in adulthood with 100% accuracy.
may be altered by negative factors such as parental death or unstable caregiving.
High schools in Edina, Minnesota, delayed class start time based on the finding that _____, the sleep hormone, is released approximately an hour later in older adolescents. cortisol melatonin testosterone estrogen
melatonin
Communication in the synapses occurs through the release of chemical substances known as neurotransmitters. neurons. dendrites. axons.
neurotransmitters.
Neonatal deaths, preterm births, low birth weights, respiratory problems, and sudden infant death syndrome are all linked to which teratogen? cocaine psychoactive drugs nicotine alcohol
nicotine
Pulmonary problems, hypertension, and diabetes are common consequences of childhood obesity. malnutrition. undernutrition. anorexia.
obesity.
Socioemotional selectivity theory argues that older adults deliberately withdraw from peripheral relationships, while increasing contact with close friends and family members that offer enjoyable relationships. older adults deliberately withdraw from contact with close friends, and focus their relationships only on family members. deliberately increase new social relationships at the expense of their old relationships. older adults systematically expand their social network since they have more time to spare and are concerned about being lonely and ignored by others.
older adults deliberately withdraw from peripheral relationships, while increasing contact with close friends and family members that offer enjoyable relationships.
Infants start to be able to walk as soon as they can make alternating leg movements. before they can make alternating leg movements. as soon as they can produce forward stepping movements. only after they are able to balance on one leg long enough to swing the other leg forward and shift their weight without falling.
only after they are able to balance on one leg long enough to swing the other leg forward and shift their weight without falling.
CenteringPregnancy, an innovative prenatal care program, is rapidly expanding in the United States and provides _____. free prenatal care to low-income mothers in-home prenatal care by a midwife prenatal care in a peer group setting confidential prenatal care to pregnant adolescents
prenatal care in a peer group setting
Fifty-two-year-old Curtis is beginning to lose his ability to focus and maintain images on his retina. This condition is known as macular degeneration. cataracts. glaucoma. presbyopia.
presbyopia.
Twins Diego and Demare were delivered during their mother's 34th week of pregnancy and weighed 4 lbs 3 oz and 4 lbs 15 oz, respectively. They are considered preterm and low birth weight. term and low birth weight. term and small for date. preterm and very low birth weight.
preterm and low birth weight.
Although she is upset, Olivia controls her emotions during a heated discussion with a co-worker. Olivia has a high level of emotional dismissing. coaching. arousal. regulation.
regulation.
From the top of the Ferris wheel, the people on the ground look small, but Allison knows they are regular-sized humans. This is an example of accommodation of the eye. depth perception. shape constancy. size constancy.
size constancy.
The Moro reflex is a response to _____, whereas the grasping reflex is a response to _____. sound or movement; touch touch; sound or movement smell; sight sight; smell
sound or movement; touch
The most frequent expression of an infant's fear involves neglect. anger. abuse. stranger anxiety.
stranger anxiety.
DISCUSSION QUESTION Why is adolescence a critical juncture in health?
the early formation of healthy lifestyle patterns can prevent or delay disease and disability in adulthood
Stephanie's doctor reduces the dosage of her daily medication when she begins trying to get pregnant. The principle behind this action states that the effect of any teratogen is dependent on the genetic susceptibility of the fetus. the effect of any teratogen is dependent on the time of exposure. the greater the dose of a teratogen, the greater the effect on prenatal development. the effect of any teratogen is greater in the last stage of prenatal development.
the greater the dose of a teratogen, the greater the effect on prenatal development.
What happens to the brain's weight and volume as it ages? weight increases, volume decreases volume increases, weight decreases weight and volume increase weight and volume decrease
weight and volume decrease