Which of the following reflexes has a survival value for newborns, as it enables them to get nourishment before they have associated a nipple with food?
A. Babinski reflex
B. Moro reflex
C. sucking reflex
D. rooting reflex
Answer: C
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Contemporary developmental scientists agree that development:
A. cannot be characterized by either continuity or discontinuity. B. is primarily characterized by discontinuity. C. is primarily characterized by continuity. D. includes both continuity and discontinuity.
Operant conditioning is also known as
a. respondent conditioning. b. reflexive learning. c. instrumental learning. d. Pavlovian conditioning.
Which of the following are two possible causes for high infertility rates in some African countries?
Malnutrition and sexually transmitted infections Warmer climates and higher levels of libido Religious attitude on sexuality and encouragement of large families Poor sanitation and dietary habits
You read about a scientist who argues that by understanding only how individual neurons work, we can understand human behavior. What is one flaw of this approach?
A. Current technology prevents us from studying individual brain cells. B. The activity of individual brain cells is irrelevant; it is the activity of large groups of cells that controls behavior. C. Groups of cells may act much differently when interacting than they do in isolation. D. Complex behavior must have complex causes.