Child Psych- Ch 4 Test

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.