HGD 50 Question Final Practice Test

Which stage of prenatal development is characterized by rapid growth and organ refinement?

• Germinal

• Embryonic

• Fetal

• Zygotic

What is the function of the placenta during pregnancy?

• Produces hormones for the mother

• Forms the amniotic sac

• Transfers nutrients and removes waste

• Protects against genetic mutations

The rooting reflex helps a newborn:

• Crawl

• Grasp objects

• Turn toward a touch on the cheek

• Sleep

Fine motor skills include:

• Running

• Balancing

• Writing

• Jumping

Which parenting style is considered most effective for developing well-adjusted children?

• Authoritarian

• Permissive

• Authoritative

According to Erikson, the major challenge during adolescence is:

• Trust vs. Mistrust

• Identity vs. Role Confusion

• Autonomy vs. Shame

• Integrity vs. Despair

Piaget's sensorimotor stage occurs during:

• 0-2 years

• 2-7 years

• 7-12 years

• 12+ years

Which of the following describes the preoperational stage?

• Use of logic

• Symbolic thinking

• Abstract reasoning

• Hypothetical planning

What is a common cause of miscarriage?

• Stress

• Teratogens

• Genetic abnormality

• Diet

Vygotsky's theory emphasizes:

• Independent learning

• Social interaction and guidance

• Age-based development

• Abstract logic