The understanding that newborn ducklings and goslings will imprint upon and follow their mothers immediately after birth came from early work in the field of ______.
a. ethology
b. sociobiology
c. ecological theory
d. information processing
Ans: A
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A. sleep 10 to 12 hours a day, with almost all of the sleep time spent in REM sleep. B. wake every 6 to 8 hours to be fed and to sleep through the night by 3 months of age. C. spend most of their sleep time in deep sleep, with little or no REM sleep. D. sleep 16 to 18 hours out of each day and to wake to eat every 3 to 4 hours.
Which one of the following best illustrates a qualitative (rather than quantitative) change in development?
a. Between ages 11 and 13, Bunny grew 4 inches taller and gained 15 pounds. b. After attending last night's concert, Penny changed her mind about who her favorite band is. c. Micha used to be puzzled by statements such as "Look before you leap" but now understands their underlying meanings. d. Mason has a much larger vocabulary than he did last year.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following are true of children who live in shelters or on the street EXCEPT
A) they often suffer from inadequate health care. B) they are not always inoculated against common childhood diseases. C) they face hypothermia, hunger, and abuse. D) they usually live with a parent.