Genetics and Early Life Inputs

Question 1

During a critical window, missed experiences minimize optimal development but they’re not too bad. True or false

Answer 1

False

Question 2

During the _________________ biological processes such as development of neural circuits or maturation of certain parts of the brain occur.

Answer 2

critical window

Question 3

social support or enriching
experiences are characteristic of which type of developmental window?

Answer 3

Sensitive window

Question 4

During which developmental window do individuals develop emotional regulation and coping strategies?

Answer 4

Early childhood (2 -6 years)

Question 5

Which of the following is not an importance of early development?
a. Emotional regulation
b. Stress response
c. Being a party horse
d. Identity formation
e. Attachment security

Answer 5

c. Being a party horse

Question 6

In the ACEs study, they had a questionnaire with how many categories of ACEs

Answer 6

10

Question 7

Toxic stress is
a. tolerable stress
b. frequent, prolonged stress without support
c. healthy stress and can be resolved quickly

Answer 7

b. frequent, prolonged stress without support

Question 8

In the Helsinki Birth Cohort, __________% of evacuees were more likely to be depressed at follow-up

Answer 8

20%

Question 9

nutrients like folate and B vitamins cannot influence DNA methylation
patterns. True or false

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Epigenetic factors can be reversible or stable across
generations. True or false

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which part of the brain when overreactive is related to the stress response

Answer 11

Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis

Question 12

Science is
a. a process
b. A body of knowledge
c. Quick
d. an institution

Answer 12

a. a process

Question 13

According to the Dunning-Kruger effect, people who know nothing about a topic tend to be very confident about it. True or false

Answer 13

True