Doctors measure a newborn's motor capabilities, alertness, and responsiveness shortly after birth using the
A) Apgar test.
B) Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale.
C) Chorionic Villi Sampling Scale.
D) Positron Emission Tomography.
B
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It is not unreasonable to assume that in ancient times, signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by __________
a) an imbalance of body fluids b) demons c) improper diet d) social forces
Thomas clung to his mother's leg when a stranger walked into the house. His mother looked down and asked Thomas to introduce himself. In a very quiet voice, he whispered his name. According to Kagan and colleagues, Thomas's behavior indicates __________.
A. externalizing problems B. behavioral inhibition C. autism spectrum disorder D. an uninhibited child
While pregnant, Juana is exposed to a teratogen known to affect the heart of the developing organism. The effects will likely be most severe if the exposure occurred during the:
A. period of the zygote B. embryonic period C. fetal period D. third trimester
The function of the thyroid gland is to regulate
a. sleep cycles. b. metabolism. c. blood sugar and hunger by releasing insulin. d. salt balance in the body.