The Babinski sign occurs when
a. stroking the sole of the foot causes the toes to spread and the big toe to point upward
b. stroking the sole of the foot causes the toes to curl and then separate.
c. tapping the knee with a small hammer causes the foot to kick.
d. both extensors and flexors at a joint contract simultaneously in violation of reciprocal inhibition.
a
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Regarding physical and cognitive changes in late adulthood, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Age-related declines in memory are generally not at a level significant enough to impair daily functioning. b. Aging brings loss of bone density and muscle mass, as well as reduced sharpness or acuity of the senses. c. Reaction times slow, which may have an impact on driving abilities. d. Immune system functioning declines, making older people more susceptible to illness. e. Fluid intelligence increases across much of the life span, only beginning to decline around age 70.
The actions and activities used to sustain the desired quality of a relationship is called
a. relationship maintenance. c. social comparison theory. b. social networking. d. task sharing.
One of the most significant environmental factors correlated with the development of major depressive disorder (MDD) is
A. prenatal exposure to androgens. B. stress. C. emergency caesarean sections. D. high birth weight.
In terms of temperament, Kagan noted that that about 20% of babies are "born"
a. happy. b. unpredictable. c. shy. d. difficult. e. quiet.