Which of the following describes one of the reasons why stress hormones that are elevated in women who are highly anxious during pregnancy can negatively impact the baby?
a. Stress-related hormones can block the flow of oxygen to the baby.
b. Stress-related hormones absorb essential vitamins and nutrients that are essential for healthy development.
c. Stress-related hormones increase the chances of the baby developing a stress-related mental illness later in life.
d. Stress-related hormones delay the onset of uterine contractions, which can lead to babies being born well after their due date.
Question 2Dramatic play
a. is the same as parallel play.
b. may foster social and cognitive development.
c. can create problems, as children pretend to be something they are not.
d. reinforces egocentrism on the part of the child.
Question 3Maternal stress is most likely to negatively impact a developing embryo/fetus when that stress is
a. intermittent and extreme.
b. intermittent and moderate.
c. prolonged and extreme.
d. prolonged and moderate.
Question 4Whereas Piaget examined the ____ aspects of play, Parten focused on the ____ aspects of play.
a. social cognitive
b. cognitive emotional
c. cognitive social
d. physical emotional
Question 5A pregnant woman not getting enough healthy food, vitamins, and nutrients may put her baby at risk for all but which of the following?
a. premature birth
b. effects to the child's nervous system
c. increased risk of later life anorexia
d. vulnerability to illness
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