Chp 11

Question 1

Age-related changes that occur across the lifespan.

Answer 1

Contemporary views on human development

Question 2

Development can appear as a gradual, continuous process, such as the acorn growing into a oak tree

Answer 2

Continuous

Question 3

Development can appear as a sudden, discontinuous process, such as the butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.

Answer 3

Discontinuous

Question 4

Results when the child receives a third full or partial copy of the 21st chromosome along with the usual two, usually because of faulty cell division. Results in intellectual disability, a pattern of mild physical abnormalities, and a probable life span of only 40 to 50 years. It is more common as maternal age increases.

Answer 4

Down syndrome

Question 5

Record the cell’s experiences on the DNA, helping to stabilize gene expression.

Answer 5

Epigenetic tags

Question 6

Produces several physical abnormalities including growth retardation, skin folds at corners of the eyes, nose, and mouth abnormalities, reduced IQ, cognitive and behavioral problems, poor impulse control etc.

Answer 6

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Question 7

The contributions of heredity to our physical structure and behaviors.

Answer 7

Nature

Question 8

The contributions of environmental factors and experience to our physical structure and behaviors.

Answer 8

Nurture

Question 9

During pregnancy, the developing fetus is protected from exposure to toxins and disease-causing agents by the placenta, an organ attached to the wall of the mother’s uterus that provides the fetus with nutrients and oxygen.

Answer 9

Placenta

Question 10

Not constant across the lifespan, just as an individual’s physical, cognitive, and social and emotional behavior changes

Answer 10

Span of development

Question 11

Chemical agent that can harm the zygote, embryo, or fetus. For ex: Tobacco, alcohol, opioids, among others, even acetaminophen aka Tylenol

Answer 11

Teratogen