646- Child Psychology
Ch. 4 Test Objectives
Study Ch. 4 worksheet (trimesters on front)
Ch. 4 Objectives
Re-read the Time Magazine article- “How the First Nine
Months Shape the Rest of Your Life”
Define: gestation, cephalocaudal principle, proximodistal
principle, germinal stage, embryonic stage, fetal stage, spontaneous abortion;
ultrasound; teratogen
1.
How do the cephalocaudal and proximodistal
principles apply to prenatal and infancy development?
2.
Summarize the development that occurs in the
germinal stage
3.
What are the functions of the umbilical cord,
placenta, and amniotic sac
4.
Why is the embryonic stage considered a critical
period?
5.
What development takes place during the
embryonic stage?
6.
What causes a spontaneous abortion?
7.
Why are males more vulnerable during the
prenatal period?
8.
Summarize the development that takes place
during the fetal stage.
9.
Discuss factors to be weighed in considering the
issue of fetal rights.
10. Identify
factors in good nutrition during pregnancy, and assess the value of dietary
supplements.
11. Summarize
recommendations regarding exercise during pregnancy.
12. How
does alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, marijuana, caffeine affect the prenatal
environment?
13. How
does a fetus contract a HIV infection from the mother and how can transmission
be prevented?
14. What
are the risks for expectant mothers over the age of 30?
15. How
can the father contribute to the risk of birth defects?
16. Explain
the amniocentesis, CVS, and AFP test? When performed? Risks? Results?
17. Discuss the importance and facts about early
prenatal care.
