Curtis is frightened by a loud noise in his crib. He extends his arms and legs outward and spreads his fingers and toes. What reflex is Curtis demonstrating?
A) the rooting reflex
B) the grasping reflex
C) the Moro reflex
D) the swimming reflex
C) the Moro reflex. When startled, the newborn extends her arms and legs and spreads her fingers. The newborn is demonstrating the Moro reflex.
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a. psychological reactance. b. compliance. c. obedience. d. conformity.
Probability plays a role in probability samples that what?
What will be an ideal response?
According to psychologists, the ____________________ of forgetting suggests that the passage of time causes memories to be spontaneously forgotten or lost
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which organization establishes the ethical guidelines for research conducted by psychologists?
a. ?American Medical Foundation b. ?American Civil Liberties Union c. ?American Psychological Association d. ?Society of Psychological Scientists