Luis learned to raise his head off the floor when he was placed on his stomach. He then learned how to sit unattended and to rock back and forth using his arms and legs before he finally learned how to crawl. This illustrates the principle of __________

a) cephalocaudal
b) proximodistal
c) hierarchical integration
d) the independence of systems


Answer: c

Psychology

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  a.  descriptive   b.  injunctive   c.  expectational   d.  preferential   e.  base-rate

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The set point theory of obesity suggests that

a. body weight is regulated around a genetically predetermined level. b. food intake is controlled by genetics. c. metabolism is controlled by genetics. d. the number of fat cells is controlled by genetics. e. body weight is determined by the incentive value of food.

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"Whenever I smell that perfume, I think of my grandmother and all of the wonderful times we had together." This best illustrates:

A. systematic desensitization B. mood-enhanced response C. conditioned emotional response D. preparedness

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Kevin is mugged at gunpoint in the park while walking his dog. He was so overcome with fear that he unconsciously pushes the traumatic experience out of his awareness. Kevin appears to be utilizing which ego defense mechanism?

a. ?Repression b. ?Denial c. ?Suppression d. ?Rationalization

Psychology