Parenting A Dynamic Perspective 2nd Edition By George W. Holden – Test Bank

Parenting A Dynamic Perspective 2nd Edition By George W. Holden – Test Bank

Chapter 06

1. Evidence indicates that about __________ of all pregnancies are unplanned, and about half of the unintended pregnancies are the result of contraception failure.
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
*D. 50%
Answer Location: Becoming a Parent, page 155
Cognitive Domain: Factual

2. Current estimates show that the cost of having and rearing a child through the age of 17 averages __________.
A. $100,000
B. $144,000
*C. $241,000
D. $289,000
Answer Location: Becoming a Parent, page 155
Cognitive Domain: Factual

3. Madison is interested in reducing the expenses associated with the birth and care of her new baby. Which of the following choices will help her meet her goal?
A. Formula versus breastfeeding
*B. “natural” childbirth versus planned “c-section”
C. Disposable diapers versus diaper service
D. None of these choices change the cost substantially
Answer Location: Becoming a Parent, page 157
Cognitive Domain: Applied

4. In the past, voluntarily childless couples were often viewed with pity or concern. Today, about __________ of couples in the U.S. and __________ of couples in Germany are choosing the “childfree” state.
*A. 18; 25
B. 15; 30
C. 25; 7
D. 25; 18
Answer Location: Deciding to Have a Child, page 135
Cognitive Domain: Factual

5. Harmful agents (e.g., drugs, infections, diseases) that can damage the developing embryo are called __________.
*A. teratogens
B. antagonists
C. toxic agents
D. endorphins
Answer Location: Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, and Encountering Problems, page 158
Cognitive Domain: Factual

6. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is characterized by abnormal facial features, growth deficiencies, and problems with the child’s central nervous system. Which of the following statements best describes what we know about the cause of the disorder?
A. To cause FAS, a mother must ingest alcohol on multiple occasions
B. To cause FAS, a mother must drink during the first two weeks of pregnancy
*C. To guarantee no FAS, a mother should avoid alcohol consumption
D. If babies born to alcoholic mothers appear normal, they have no effects
Answer Location: Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, and Encountering Problems, page 159
Cognitive Domain: Factual

7. Cindy is a smoker who is expecting a baby. According to the March of Dimes, Cindy is increasing her risk of delivering a pre-term or underweight baby by __________. Her smoking also increases the likelihood that her baby will be stillborn.
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 100%
*D. 200%
Answer Location: Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, and Encountering Problems, page 137
Cognitive Domain: Applied