Although most infants and young children in the United States have sufficient caloric intake,

about 65% suffer from ______________ which is cause by a diet lacking enough iron.

a. anemia
b. marasmus
c. kwashiorkor
d. macronutrient malnutrition


a. anemia

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a) Negotiation is based on human relationships. b) Negotiation is a business, not a social activity. c) Negotiation should be collegial and collaborative. d) Negotiation is a long-term relationship with another organization that can be mutually beneficial for a long time.

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The sleep researcher William Dement awakened volunteers each time they entered REM sleep. Which of the following was NOT one of Dement's findings?

a. By the fifth night, many of the volunteers had to be awakened 20 to 30 times to prevent REM sleep. b. During their waking hours, the volunteers, who were deprived of REM sleep, complained of memory lapses, poor concentration, and anxiety. c. When volunteers were finally allowed to sleep undisturbed, they exhibited extra amounts of dream sleep. d. After being REM sleep deprived, the volunteers exhibited more instances of sleep terrors and/or somnambulism.

Psychology

A theory of mind is one's own personal understanding of mental processes, of the complex interaction among emotions, perceptions, thoughts, and intentions in others and ourselves

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

_________ effects are a potential confound in cross-sectional developmental studies, though an advantage is that they __________

a. Preterm; take less time to conduct than longitudinal studies b. Cohort; take less time to conduct than longitudinal studies c. Cohort; take more time to conduct than longitudinal studies d. Prenatal; do not require control groups

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