During restorative fetal surgery, a surgeon declares, "The fetus's vernix appears abnormal!" To what does the doctor refer?
a. Reflexes that respond to touch
b. Roundness of the facial features
c. A white cheesy coating on the skin
d. Muscle tension in the arms and legs
C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Research demonstrates that _______ is a prerequisite for postconventional reasoning
a. formal operational thinking c. preoperational thinking b. concrete operational thinking d. none of these
The ________ perspective of psychology, championed by B. F. Skinner, has made contributions in such diverse areas as treating mental disorders, curbing aggression, resolving sexual problems, and ending drug addiction.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to disengagement theory, society
A) encourages older people to disengage from social settings to focus their energies on family members. B) allows the old to withdraw by freeing them from employment and family responsibilities. C) views seniors as incapable of benefiting from social engagement. D) allows older adults to give up their preoccupation with their inner lives and focus on others.