Consider a situation where a woman comes down with a case of rubella (German measles) in the eleventh week of pregnancy, as opposed to the thirtieth week of pregnancy
The difference in the way rubella would affect the unborn child at these two times is an example of
a) continuous change.
b) discontinuous change.
c) a critical period.
d) a sensitive period.
c
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In systematic desensitization, when the client is gradually exposed to the actual situations that are feared, this is called:
a. en passe exposure c. in vitro exposure b. realistic desensitization d. in vivo exposure
What combination of personality changes has been labeled the "maturation of personality"?
a. more conscientiousness, more agreeableness, and less extraversion b. more conscientiousness, more agreeableness, and less neuroticism c. more extraversion, more agreeableness, and less conscientiousness d. more extraversion, less agreeableness, and less neuroticism
If genetics were the sole cause of a disorder, what would be the risk factor between monozygotic twins for developing the disorder?
A. 10 percent B. 25 percent C. 50 percent D. 100 percent