Developmental Psychology - Prenatal

Question 1

What is the term for the period of development that occurs from conception to birth?

Answer 1

Prenatal development

Question 2

True or False: The prenatal period is divided into three main stages.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the three main stages of prenatal development?

Answer 3

Germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The germinal stage lasts for approximately _____ days after conception.

Answer 4

14

Question 5

During which stage of prenatal development does the major organs begin to form?

Answer 5

Embryonic stage

Question 6

What is the primary focus of the fetal stage?

Answer 6

Growth and maturation of the body and organs

Question 7

True or False: The placenta serves as a barrier that completely protects the fetus from harmful substances.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the role of the placenta during prenatal development?

Answer 8

To provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and remove waste

Question 9

Multiple Choice: At what week of gestation is the fetal stage generally considered to begin? A) 5 weeks B) 8 weeks C) 12 weeks D) 16 weeks

Answer 9

B) 8 weeks

Question 10

What is the term for the development of the brain and nervous system during prenatal development?

Answer 10

Neurodevelopment

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The embryonic stage occurs from _____ to _____ weeks after conception.

Answer 11

2 to 8 weeks

Question 12

True or False: Teratogens are substances that can cause birth defects.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is a common example of a teratogen?

Answer 13

Alcohol

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors can influence prenatal development? A) Maternal nutrition B) Maternal stress C) Environmental toxins D) All of the above

Answer 14

D) All of the above

Question 15

Short Answer: What is the critical period in prenatal development?

Answer 15

A time during which specific organs or systems are particularly susceptible to damage from teratogens.

Question 16

What is the term for the protective fluid surrounding the fetus?

Answer 16

Amniotic fluid

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The process by which a fertilized egg implants itself into the uterine wall is called _____ .

Answer 17

Implantation

Question 18

True or False: Genetic factors have no impact on prenatal development.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the primary function of the umbilical cord?

Answer 19

To connect the fetus to the placenta and facilitate nutrient and waste exchange

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which stage of prenatal development is characterized by the formation of the neural tube? A) Germinal stage B) Embryonic stage C) Fetal stage D) None of the above

Answer 20

B) Embryonic stage

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The fetal stage lasts from _____ weeks until birth.

Answer 21

9 weeks

Question 22

What is the term for the period of rapid growth and development that occurs after birth?

Answer 22

Postnatal development

Question 23

True or False: The mother’s emotional state can affect prenatal development.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What does the term ‘low birth weight’ refer to?

Answer 24

A birth weight of less than 5.5 pounds (2500 grams)

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The process of cell division that occurs during the germinal stage is called _____ .

Answer 25

Mitosis

Question 26

What is the significance of the 'critical period' during prenatal development?

Answer 26

It is a time when the developing fetus is most vulnerable to damage from teratogens.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of the following can be a consequence of maternal smoking during pregnancy? A) Low birth weight B) Premature birth C) Developmental delays D) All of the above

Answer 27

D) All of the above