Question 1

Explain the four important phases of brain development.

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Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a chromosomal abnormality that occurs when whole chromosomes do not separate properly during meiosis?

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A)   down syndrome
B)   hemophilia
C)   Huntington's disease
D)   sickle-cell anemiaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Sandra's baby was born at 27 weeks. Her baby is considered a(n)

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A)   very preterm infant.
B)   moderately preterm infant.
C)   mildly preterm infant.
D)   extremely preterm infant.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Timothy's wife is having trouble conceiving a child despite reports on her reproductive fitness being normal. However, on examining Timothy, the doctor determines that his testes are undeveloped, and that he has enlarged breasts. He also observes that Timothy is unusually tall, although his parents and grandparents are of short stature. The doctor informs Timothy that these symptoms are due to Timothy having an extra X chromosome, making him XXY instead of XY. Timothy most likely suffers from

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A)   Down syndrome.
B)   Fragile X syndrome.
C)   Klinefelter syndrome.
D)   Turner syndrome.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Cell division occurs in the eggs and sperms. A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice. This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell. What is this process called?

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Question 6

An egg is fertilized in the ________ period of prenatal development.

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A)   fetal
B)   embryonic
C)   implantation
D)   germinalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In the context of evolutionary psychology, Albert Bandura (1998)  acknowledged that

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A)   "one-sided evolutionism" is primarily used to explain social behavior.
B)   evolutionary pressures created changes in biological structures.
C)   evolution dictated behavior.
D)   social behavior is strictly a product of evolved biology.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

The current maternal blood screening test is called the triple screen because

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A)   it is performed three times.
B)   it diagnoses three diseases.
C)   it measures three substances in the mother's blood.
D)   it is the third prenatal diagnostic test performed in a pregnancy.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What are the short segments of DNA that are located on the chromosomes and considered to be the basic units of hereditary information?

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Question 10

Priscilla just found out she is pregnant, and her doctor prescribed her a B-complex vitamin that promotes normal prenatal development and reduces the risk of preterm deliveries. Which of the following is the vitamin prescribed by Priscilla's doctor?

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A)   thiamine
B)   riboflavin
C)   pantothenic acid
D)   folic acidE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Petra is in the fourth month of her pregnancy. Her unborn child is now referred to as a(n)  ________.

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A)   gamete
B)   zygote
C)   fetus
D)   embryoE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The ________ consists of three layers of cells: the endoderm, the mesoderm, and the ectoderm.

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A)   blastocyst
B)   fetus
C)   embryo
D)   trophoblastE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The generation of new neurons that begins to take place in the fifth prenatal week and occurs throughout pregnancy is called

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A)   neurogenesis.
B)   neuronal migration.
C)   neuronal connectivity.
D)   neural revitalization.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The ________ consists of an inner mass of cells that eventually develops into an embryo.

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A)   trophoblast
B)   blastocyst
C)   endoblast
D)   cytocystE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following statements best distinguishes neurogenesis from neuronal migration?

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A)   Neurogenesis refers to the closure of the neural tube 27 days after conception, whereas neuronal migration refers to the formation of the neural tube 18 days after conception.
B)   Neurogenesis is the occurrence of connections between neurons postnatally, whereas neuronal migration is the formation of the blastocyst and trophoblast.
C)   Neurogenesis occurs 24-30 hours after fertilization, whereas neuronal migration occurs during the first two weeks after conception.
D)   Neurogenesis refers to the formation of new neurons, whereas neuronal migration refers to the movement of cells outward to create the different levels, structures, and regions of the brain.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

________ correlations occur because a child's genetically influenced characteristics elicit certain types of environments.

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A)   Passive genotype-environment
B)   Evocative genotype-environment
C)   Influential genotype-environment
D)   Active (niche-picking)  genotype-environmentE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the effects of marijuana exposure on one's offspring?

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A)   Research has concluded that marijuana use by pregnant women is associated with facial deformities in their offspring.
B)   Research has indicated that mothers who use marijuana while pregnant have a higher risk of having a child who develops depression by age 10.
C)   Research has shown that offspring exposed to marijuana prenatally tended to use marijuana by age 14.
D)   Research has concluded that controlled doses of marijuana are associated with increased memory in the developing offspring.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a conclusion drawn by the current proponents of prepared childbirth methods?

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A)   Midwifery is the most important support required during pregnancy and childbirth.
B)   When information and support are provided, women know how to give birth.
C)   Medication should be totally avoided during pregnancy.
D)   Natural childbirth methods are superior to aided methods or cesarean sections.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Tamara, an African American, is born with a genetic disorder that causes her body's red blood cells to become hook shaped instead of being disk shaped, impairing the normal oxygen-carrying capacity of the cells. The doctors explain to Tamara's parents that this condition, however, makes her resistant to malaria. Which of the following disorders is Tamara most likely suffering from?

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A)   Tay-Sachs disease
B)   Sickle-cell anemia
C)   Leukemia
D)   Huntington's diseaseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Xiomarra is tall with dark curly hair and brown eyes. She is outgoing and friendly. The way that Xiomarra's genotype is expressed in these observable characteristics is referred to as her ________.

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The ________ consists of an inner mass of cells that eventually develops into an embryo.

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What are the short segments of DNA that are located on the chromosomes and considered to be the basic units of hereditary information?

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In the context of evolutionary psychology, Albert Bandura (1998) acknowledged that

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Sandra's baby was born at 27 weeks. Her baby is considered a(n)

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Cell division occurs in the eggs and sperms. A cell duplicates its chromosomes and divides twice. This leads to the formation of four cells that contain only half of the genetic material of the parent cell. What is this process called?

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Petra is in the fourth month of her pregnancy. Her unborn child is now referred to as a(n) ________.

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Which of the following statements best distinguishes neurogenesis from neuronal migration?

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