Children in developed countries are healthier, and rates of both major and minor illnesses have decreased. Which policy has helped decrease the rates of minor illnesses in developed countries?
a. mandatory vaccinations for all children
b. free prenatal screenings for pregnant women
c. regulation of food production and content
d. government regulation of banks and loans.
C. Regulation of the safety of food has altered the health in children in a positive direction.
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A. claims that the program achieves major psychological changes are greatly exaggerated B. follow-up visits can, in fact, extend the duration of therapy to that of traditional psychoanalysis C. effective treatment of disorders like generalized anxiety, panic, and depression D. much more research must be conducted before the effectiveness of STDP can be properly assessed
What is the name of the largest hole in the skull, which allows the spinal cord to connect to the brain?
a. Pia mater meninx b. Foramen magnum c. Arachnoid magnum d. Dura mater meninx
Which statement about preterm infants is true?
A. They are born below their expected weight considering the length of the pregnancy. B. They usually have more serious problems than small-for-date infants. C. Although they are small, their weight may still be appropriate, based on time spent in the uterus. D. They are more likely than small-for-date infants to show evidence of brain damage.
To eliminate ethical concerns regarding college student participant pools for research studies, ______.
A. class grades are never given based on participating in research B. students are given alternatives to research participation in order to receive a grade C. both class grades are never given based on participating in research and students are given alternatives to research participation in order to receive a grade D. neither class grades are never given based on participating in research nor students are given alternatives to research participation in order to receive a grade