What is the Babinski reflex?

What will be an ideal response?


This reflex seems to have no clear purpose. When the soles of a neonate's foot is stroked, the infant will twist the foot inward and the toes will fan out.

Psychology

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Those with a high need for power are so individualistic they do not actively seek out groups.

a.  True   b.  False

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Which of these is NOT among the several shortcomings of interviews or questionnaires?

a. Subjects may lie about their own actions. b. Young preschoolers might misunderstand the questions. c. Results may be inconsistent for children and parents. d. Self-report techniques generate a lot of data.

Psychology

More than 50 percent of U.S. children

A) have untreated tooth decay. B) suffer from malocclusion. C) have at least some tooth decay. D) need braces by age 10.

Psychology

What types of programs are focused intensively on cognitive development and are directed at young children who are at risk for later school problems because they come from low-income families?

a. financial stability educational programs b. Montessori schools c. early intervention programs d. low-income education

Psychology