Children living in refugee camps often do not consume enough protein and calories. Which of the following is not an accurate statement about protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)?
a. it is responsible for half of all child deaths worldwide
b. it is less harmful to infants and toddlers than it is to older children
c. the majority of children suffering from PEM live in Asia and Africa
d. nutritional supplementation can reverse some of the cognitive impairments associated with PEM
B
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a. depression. b. distraction. c. obligations. d. tension.
Which of the following situations best describes Watson and Skinner's beliefs regarding behaviorism?
A) A child throws tantrums whenever his mother leaves him alone. B) A teenager keeps his room clean because his parents appreciate it. C) A child becomes an engineer due to her genetic makeup. D) A woman becomes a lawyer because she has a need for achievement.
Which endocrine gland controls all of the other glands in the body?
A) Thyroid gland B) Adrenal gland C) Pancreas D) Pituitary gland
The murder of Kitty Genovese and the lack of timely help she received from her neighbors illustrated
a. bystander apathy. b. the principle of proximity. c. social control. d. scapegoating. e. obedience to authority.