Fetal alcohol effect (FAE) may occur if the developing fetus is exposed to which of the following?
A. higher levels of alcohol than children with FAS
B. combinations of drugs and alcohol
C. lower levels of alcohol than children with FAS
D. same levels of alcohol as found for children with FAS
Ques. 2What is the best classification for the transactional developmental theory?
A. as a nativist's viewpoint
B. as focusing on the belief that the environment can be used to modify a child's biological limitations
C. as focusing on the environment having the most influence on development
D. as another name for Jean Piaget's theory
Ques. 3Which term refers to children who have behavioral and cognitive problems due to exposure to alcohol?
A. fetal alcohol related birth defects
B. fetal alcohol effect
C. fetal alcohol-related neurodevelopment disorder
D. fetal alcohol syndrome
Ques. 4What happens to unused synapses?
A. They are stored in the brain throughout life.
B. They interfere with brain functioning.
C. They deteriorate.
D. They fuse with other synaptic connections.
Ques. 5Which is most likely to occur if a woman drank excessively in the past but abstains from alcohol throughout her pregnancy?
A. She is likely to give birth to a child who is mentally retarded.
B. She will NOT give birth to a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
C. She is likely to have many complication during pregnancy.
D. Her next child is likely to suffer from fetal alcohol effects (FAE).
Ques. 6Which in NOT an acceptable use of labels for types of developmental delays?
A. stigmatizing
B. categorizing
C. classifying
D. organizing
Ques. 7Dr. Geary failed to discuss the effects alcohol consumption could have during Mrs. Higgin's pregnancy. Based on a the result of a survey of New Jersey doctors, why might this have occurred?
A. He did NOT want to offend her.
B. He was afraid the facts might scare her.
C. He did NOT believe it was his responsibility to discuss alcohol consumption.
D. He did NOT want to encourage her to drink by talking about alcohol consumption.
Ques. 8Which term refers to children being actively engaged in learning?
A. ability learning
B. ability-centered learning
C. child-centered learning
D. self-directed learning
Ques. 9Which is typically NOT a symptom of a diabetic coma?
A. flushed face
B. labored breathing
C. extreme thirst
D. hunger