What are examples of primitive and postural reflexes? What are their roles in development?
What will be an ideal response?
Primitive reflexes include breathing, swallowing, rooting, and sucking. These reflexes are necessary for increased likelihood of survival. Postural reflexes include stepping, swimming, and body righting help infants maintain a specific orientation to the environment.
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a. who? when b. what is? what might be c. where? why d. why? when
With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is that a. anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are culturally determined and not biologically influenced
b. the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have not been studied. c. although studies are still limited, there appears to be some biological influence in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. d. although studies are limited, there does appear to be a large biological influence for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Miranda is trying to enjoy healthier eating habits. She is currently in the maintenance stage of changing her health behavior. Which of the following correctly identifies what occurs at this stage?
a. ?Miranda simply acknowledges that her eating habits pose a health risk. b. ?Miranda has been eating properly for the past year. c. ?Miranda is taking initial steps to change the kinds of foods she eats. d. ?Miranda has been eating appropriate foods for the past two months.
According to stimulus motives, if a person is bored they will be motivated to
a. fall asleep. c. withdraw. b. seek stimulation. d. none of these.