| A | B |
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| An advantage of learning about children is that you often learn more about yourself. | True |
| Learning to share is an example of social development | True |
| When a parent "guides" a child, they stifle the child's development. | False |
| Development of a child builds on their earlier learning experiences. | True |
| Children from different cultures follow different stages of development. | False |
| Helping children reach their full potential is one of the primary goals of parenting. | True |
| The cost of having a baby is limited to hospital bills. | False |
| The menstrual cycle begins on the first day of the menstrual flow. | True |
| A reliable method of birth control is to abstain from sexual intercourse during the predicted ovulation period. | False |
| A 2-year-old can bathe without supervision. | False |
| Only high-risk mothers need prenatal care. | False |
| One common cause of premature births is heavy smoking during pregnancy. | True |
| The movements of the fetus felt by the mother are called "quickening." | True |
| Because the placenta protects the unborn child, the mother's health does not affect the unborn child. | False |
| The purpose of the umbilical cord is to carry nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the baby. | True |
| It is recommended that the average pregnant woman gain between 40-50 pounds during the pregnancy. | False |
| The average length of a newborn baby is 25 inches. | False |
| Toxemia is associated with high blood pressure and rapid weight gain. | True |
| Edema can be helped with a low sodium diet. | True |
| Newborns' heads are large in comparison to te rest of their bodies. | True |
| Most babies gain weight immediately after birth. | False |
| Bowel training usually comes after bladder training. | True |
| A placid child usually does not accept guidance very well. | False |
| Intelligence tests measure creativity. | False |
| I.Q. stands for intellectual quality. | False |
| Egocentric children view the world in terms of themselves. | True |
| The best toys are labeled "educational." | False |
| Two-year olds have long attention spans. | False |
| A child needs large motor skills to tie a shoelace. | False |
| As a child grows older, tolerance for frustration increases. | True |
| Fear of school may be fear of separation from parents. | True |
| A six-year old can play outside with no supervision. | False |
| Children learn nothing from playing. | False |
| Crying is a way to communicate. | True |
| Infants comfort themselves by sucking. | True |
| Consistency is important in teaching appropriate behavior. | True |
