Chapter 2 Flashcards
During which stage of childbirth does the cervix dilate?
First
Which of the following best explains the nature of genetic expression?
The activity of genes is affected by internal and external factors.
Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests would involve removing a small sample of the placenta?
Chronic villus sampling
Fertilization results in the formation of
Zygote
During which stage of childbirth does the fetus emerge from the womb?
Second
Evolutionary psychology holds that
Natural selection favors certain behaviors that increase reproductive success
The epigenetic view of development states that development
Is the result of an ongoing, bi directional interchange between heredity and environment
Gina is pregnant and is a heavy smoker. Compared to the baby of a none smoker, which of the following is the most elevated risk for Ginas baby?
SIDS
During which prenatal developmental period is the probability of structural defects the greatest?
Embryonic
Which of the following statements about the postpartum period is accurate?
N/A
According to Baltes, older adults have an increased:
Need for culture based resources
All of a persons genetic material makes up the ______A________ where as the _______B_________ consists of only observable characteristics.
A — Genotype
B — Phenotype
Tamara delivered her babies preterm. Which of the following is not among the possible reasons for the preterm delivery?
Low stress
Behavior genetics is the field of study that seeks to discover how individual differences in human traits and development are influenced by:
Heredity and development
During which prenatal development period do the mesoderm, ectoderm, and endoderm form?
Embryonic
