Which of these is true concerning single-parent families?

Many receive help from friends and relatives

How might you describe a child with an egocentric viewpoint?

Sees the world in terms of his own thoughts and feelings

You smile while telling a toddler he was bad for pulling a lamp off a table, what are you doing

You are sending an unclear message.

Which statement about an observation is subjective?

Jaimie kicked Sonya because he was angry.

What is true concerning childhood immunizations?

It is up to parents to keep a record of the immunizations

Which is true concerning babies head?

Baby's had is proportionally larger than the body

Bob's son does not like loud noise, so he fixed doors to not slam shut. What has Bob done?

adjust environment to baby's temperament

Which statement is true concerning readiness to learn?

Child learns new skill only when mind and body is ready

Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy?

having a menstrual period earlier than normal

To what does the term articulation refer?

the ability to use clear, distinct speech

What is true of first-time parents?

They often feel overwhelmed by their new responsibilities

Which of the following is not a step to good resource management?

working to be more emotionally mature

What is true concerning toilet training?

Child should be physically and emotionally ready

Why might parents have difficulties during the expanding stage?

Infant care leaves little time for couple to be alone

What is likely to happen when a young child learns a second language?

child's language abilities are likely to increase

In a two-year-old, what is aggressive behavior, such as biting, as sign of?

The child is frustrated or angry

Which of these is not one of the four abilities that shows a baby's growing intellect?

developing abstract thinking processes

Which statement best describes a child who is less persistent than many children?

Quietly switches to another toy when a child grabs her ball

Which of the following is true concerning diapering?

Disposable are more effective at keeping babies dry

What is true concerning temperament traits

Parents should accept the trait and adjust to it

Which of these is not a good way to save money?

Buying a used car seat at a garage sale

What technique will help reduce stranger anxiety?

Hold baby while sitting calmly by the new person

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1
What is not an example of a birth defect?
amniocentesis
cleft palate
muscular dystrophy
cerebral palsy
2
What determines which hand a child will prefer to use?
hand child is encouraged to use
heredity
areas of the brain controlling motor skills
all of the above
3
How would you explain the purpose of the umbilical cord?
It carries waste products away from the developing baby
It carries nourishment to the developing baby
It carries oxygen to the developing baby
all of the above
4
Which of these is true concerning single-parent families?
Also called blended families
Have a greater income than nuclear families
Always the result of divorce
Many receive help from friends and relatives
5
In which of these situations should a pregnant woman immediately contact her doctor?
sleepiness
vaginal bleeding
heartburn
muscle cramps in the legs
6
Why is play important to a baby?
Allows babies to learn about the world around them
Is vital to intellectual development
Develops motor skills
all of the above
7
How might you describe a child with an egocentric viewpoint?
Regularly engages in imaginative play
Makes decisions based on his perceptions
Uses symbols to represent objects
Sees the world in terms of his own thoughts and feelings
8
You smile while telling a toddler he was bad for pulling a lamp off a table, what are you doing
You are providing negative reinforcement.
You are providing positive reinforcement.
You are sending an unclear message.
You are encouraging social development.
9
Which statement about an observation is subjective?
Jaimie kicked Sonya because he was angry.
Jaimie kicked Sonya after she took his block.
Sonya sat in corner while the other children enjoyed a snack
Sonja knocked down Jamie's block tower.
10
What is true concerning childhood immunizations?
It is up to parents to keep a record of the immunizations
Children often become ill following an immunization
Few states require immunizations
First immunization is typically when they start kindergarten
11
Nancy gave birth to twins; one boy and one girl. What statement is true?
They are identical twins
They are fraternal twins
They must have been conceived at different times.
They were born prematurely.
12
Which of these emotions does a new parent often experience?
all of the above
worry
frustration
jealousy
13
Which is true concerning babies head?
Bones in baby's head join together shortly before birth
Baby's head is proportionally smaller than the body
None of the above
Baby's had is proportionally larger than the body
14
What can lead to failure to thrive?
all of the above
physical abuse
neglect
lack of physical contact with others
15
Which of these foods would be best for a pregnant woman to eat to avoid bone loss?
nuts
cheese
olive oil
eggs
16
Bob's son does not like loud noise, so he fixed doors to not slam shut. What has Bob done?
stimulate baby's senses
teach child to become self-comforting
adjust environment to baby's temperament
encourage social development
17
What happens if an ovum reaches the uterus without being fertilized.
A stillbirth occurs
The woman becomes pregnant
Menstruation occurs
The egg implants in the uterine wall
18
Which statement is true concerning readiness to learn?
Child learns new skill only when mind and body is ready
Siblings' development will determine this childs development
Very young children can learn to read if parents are patient
Child that recognizes letters is ready to learn math
19
Why is touch an important way to communicate with an infant?
Provides a sense of security
all of the above
Helps infant develop sense of his/her own body
Helps infant develop motor skills
20
Which of these is not a common sign of pregnancy?
a full feeling or mild ache in the abdomen
swollen and tender breasts
having a menstrual period earlier than normal
being tired or feeling faint
21
To what does the term articulation refer?
the ability to think logically
trial-and-error learning
the ability to use clear, distinct speech
learning by imitation
22
Which of these professionals is not a doctor, but is trained to assist women in childbirth?
surrogate mother
obstetrician
pediatrician
midwife
23
What is a type of negative reinforcement?
taking away a privilege
praising a child
spending extra time with a child
protecting child from the logical results of her actions
24
Marta tries to avoid people she does not know. How would you best describe Marta?
adaptable
high-energy
low-approach
sensitive
25
What is true of first-time parents?
They have a clear idea of the way they want to parent
They should discourage help from their parents and friends
They often feel overwhelmed by their new responsibilities
They have more time and energy than before they had children
26
Which of the following is not a step to good resource management?
setting goals
making a plan
identifying resources
working to be more emotionally mature
27
What is true concerning toilet training?
Have a medical checkup if not toilet trained by age two
Child should be physically and emotionally ready
Leave the child in diapers rather than training pants
all of the above
28
Why are premature newborns placed in incubators?
to help them learn to suck properly
to keep them warm
so that they can bond more quickly with their parents
to keep their blood sugar levels normal
29
Emilio has brown hair. How can you explain this?
interpretation
heredity
environment
development
30
Why might parents have difficulties during the expanding stage?
Older couples may have many health problems.
Teen need a lot of attention as they learn independence.
Infant care leaves little time for couple to be alone
Hard for parents to adjust when children leave home
31
Which of these is not a disease that children are immunized against?
measles
diptheria
cerebral palsy
polio
32
What is likely to happen when a young child learns a second language?
Child may have a more difficult time learning grammar rules
Child's reading abilities are likely to decrease
Child may take longer to develop proper speech
child's language abilities are likely to increase
33
How might a three-year-old show his hand-eye coordination?
by turning a doorknob
by watching television
by climbing stairs
by skipping a rope
34
Which of these is most likely to help a child develop gross motor skills?
playing the piano
creating a clay pot
putting together a puzzle
walking on a curb
35
Which of these is something that most babies first learn at 11-12 months?
to say "Mama" and "Dada"
to make eye contact
to distinguish their mother's and father's faces
to tell a smile by from a frown
36
What skill will a child learn by working with a partner to put together a puzzle?
creativity
teamwork
how to use his large muscles
how to use his imagination
37
How could the features of a typical newborn be described?
The nose is flat
The chin is receding
all of the above
The face is swollen
38
In a two-year-old, what is aggressive behavior, such as biting, as sign of?
The child is not old enough to play with other children
The child is hungry
The child is frustrated or angry
The child needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist
39
What does the law require of sleepwear?
Must be made from natural fibers
Must be flame resistant
Must retain body heat
Must be quick-drying
40
Which of the minerals is most important for the fetus to develop a healthy blood supply?
phosphorus
magnesium
calcium
iron
41
Which of these is not one of the four abilities that shows a baby's growing intellect?
developing abstract thinking processes
remembering experiences
understanding cause and effect
making associations
42
Which statement best describes a child who is less persistent than many children?
Has a temper tantrum when he can't make a block tower
Quietly switches to another toy when a child grabs her ball
Makes a disgusted face and spits out the peas when being fed
Begins crying loudly when a stranger picks him up.
43
Which of the following is true concerning diapering?
Disposable are more effective at keeping babies dry
To save money, day care centers prefer cloth diapers
Disposable are more environmentally friendly than cloth
More sensitivities to cloth than disposable
44
What is true concerning temperament traits
Parents should accept the trait and adjust to it
Babies typically have the same temperament as parents
Train baby to have same temperament as caregivers
Punish baby for an unacceptable trait by placing in crib
45
If you wanted to teach an infant about cause and effect, what toy do yo think would be best?
a rattle
a book
a mobile
a CD of children's songs
46
What is an example of a developmental milestone?
being in a loud environment
inheriting bad eyesight from a parent
having brown hair
learning to walk
47
Which of these can lead to poor eating habits?
using food as a reward
making a variety of nutritious foods available
all of the above
a parent who models good eating habits
48
Which of these is not a good way to save money?
Asking a family member to loan you used baby clothes
Buying a used high chair at a secondhand store
Watching for sales on items like diapers and formulas.
Buying a used car seat at a garage sale
49
Which of these is not part of a nerve cell?
pituitary
axon
cell body
dendrite
50
What is the purpose of setting limits for a child?
so that the child know what is acceptable behavior
all of the above
so that the child understands expectations
to help child develop self-control
51
What technique will help reduce stranger anxiety?
Hand baby to the new person so he can quickly adjust
Leave the baby with the new person so they can play together
Act afraid of the new person, too
Hold baby while sitting calmly by the new person
52
What problem frequently occurs in babies who are born prematurely?
All of the above
May not be able to suck properly
May not be able to control their body terperatures
May have breathing difficulties
53
What is a sign of false labor?
The amniotic sac has broken
The contractions are not regular or rhythmic
The woman experiences "bloody show"
The contractions continue, even when the woman exercises
54
What is true concerning breast-feeding mothers?
Need about 300 calories a day more than before pregnancy
More tired than non-breast-feeding mothers
Need the same number of calories as non-breast-feeding moms
The should avoid exercise
55
What is true concerning myelin?
Fatty substance that helps transmit info between neurons
Part of the brain that receives sensory input
Branchlike structure that is part of a neuron
Part of brain that allows for complex thinking
56
Which of the following contains antibodies that will help an infant fight off germs?
cow's milk
breast milk
formula
soy milk
57
A baby has a 75 % chance of having brown eyes. Based on this fact, what statement can you make
the baby's DNA is defective
Baby has 23 chromosomes
The gene for brown eyes is dominant
The gene for brown eyes is recessive.
58
What is not one of the basic emotions that most babies show by nine months of age?
interest
fear
empathy
disgust
59
How does stimulation affect babies?
Slows down the development of pathways in the brain
Makes them less able to respond to caregivers' affection
all of the above
Helps nervous systems develop
60
Ben is constantly crawling around the living room, checking things out. Ben is...
sensitive
adaptable
high-energy
low-approach
61
What is true concerning SIDS?
Living with someone who smokes increases the chance of SIDS
Premature babies are at greater risk of SIDS
The exact cause of SIDS is unknown
all of the above
62
What is true concerning vaccines?
Parents should be cautious because of possible complications
all of the above
Children should begin vaccines when starting kindergarten
Allow child's body to build resistance to disease
63
How does having empathy with other children change a child's behavior?
More likely to cooperate with other children
More likely to try to boss around other children
More likely to fight with other children
More likely to be afraid of other children
64
What activity would you not expect a two-year-old to be able to perform?
pulling a toy with wheels
riding a tricycle
stacking three blocks on top of one another
walking well
65
What is true concerning breast milk?
Breast-fed babies feed less often than those on bottles.
Breast milk causes more digestive problems than formula
Breast-milk is a better source of nutrition than formula.
All of the above
66
What is true concerning teaching a baby to speak:
Use simple words and speak clearly
Use baby talk because young children understand it faster
Discourage baby from babbling
Talking to infants is not necessary; they don't understand
67
What is true concerning the placenta?
It connects the developing baby to the uterus
It determines the baby's genetic traits
It allows the egg to travel from the ovary to the uterus
It is expelled when a woman menstruates
68
Which of the following requires the greatest degree of small muscle control?
kicking off a blanket
knocking a toy on the floor with an arm
walking
grasping a rattle
69
Sam's parents are divorced and he lives with his mother; visits dad every other weekend.
Sam lives in a blended family
Sam's father is the custodial parent
Sam's mother is the custodial parent
Sam lives in an extended family
70
Which statement describes a common difference between one-year-olds and three-year-olds?
Ones prefer play with others; threes prefer independent play
Ones exhibit empathy; but threes do not
Ones dislike sharing toys; threes are learning to share
Ones make friends easily; threes are more shy
71
What is true of incidental learning?
Occurs when a child copies the behavior of another person
all of the above
It is unplanned.
Common type of learning that takes place in school
72
Toddler is having a tantrum at a store because you will not buy a toy, Best way to handle?
Take child to a quiet spot to cool down
Act normally and pay no attention to the child.
Let the child have his way in order to stop the tantrum
Stop and tell the child to settle down
73
What is a positive way to handle a family conflict?
Develop a more permissive parenting style
Be an active listener
Ignore any individuals who disagree with the rest of family
Create a family tradition
74
How could you best explain why babies first learn to smile?
Adults reward them for smiling
Smiling reduces the baby's stranger anxiety
Smiling can relieve pain such as that from colic
Smiling is a form of self-comforting
75
Which of these is generally an appropriate method of disciplining a child
bribing
time-out
threating to withhold love
belittling

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