Prenatal Development and Infant Reflexes Quiz

Test your knowledge on prenatal psychology with questions about organ development, reflexes, and environmental factors. Take the quiz now!

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During which trimester does the majority of organ development occur?

First trimester

Second trimester

Third trimester

Organ development occurs evenly throughout all trimesters

Which of the following is NOT a stage of prenatal development?

Germinal stage

Fetal stage

Embryonic stage

Infantile stage

Which of the following is NOT an example of a prenatal environmental factor?

Maternal nutrition

Teratogens

Genetic predisposition

Maternal smoking

During which trimester does the fetus experience significant growth in size and weight?

First trimester

Second trimester

Third trimester

It is consistent across all trimesters

At what stage of prenatal development do the major organs begin to form?

Germinal stage

Embryonic stage

Fetal stage

Infantile stage

What is the term for the automatic response of an infant to a particular form of stimulation?

Instinct

Reflex

Cognition

Intuition

Which reflex is characterized by a baby's tendency to turn its head in the direction of a touch on its cheek?

Moro reflex

Babinski reflex

Rooting reflex

Grasping reflex

Which prenatal factor has been linked to increased risk of neural tube defects?

Maternal stress

Maternal age

Maternal nutrition

Maternal exercise

What is the approximate timeline for the appearance of the Babinski reflex in infants?

At birth

2-4 months

6-8 months

12-18 months

#10

Which reflex is typically tested by gently pressing the sole of an infant's foot and observing the toes fan out?

Moro reflex

Babinski reflex

Rooting reflex

Stepping reflex

#11

What is the purpose of infant reflexes?

To provide entertainment

To train muscles for voluntary movements

To confuse the infant

To ensure survival and development