Which of the following is the best example of the proximodistal pattern of development during the prenatal period?
A) The spinal cord develops before the arms.
B) The digestive organs are formed before the heart.
C) Male growth patterns proceed more quickly than female patterns.
D) Differentiation of the gonads occurs before the eyes are formed.
A
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Hogan (1989) has identified three personality types that a poor leader might adopt. Which of the following is NOT one of the three personality types adopted by poor leaders?
a. Narcissists b. Paranoid/passive-aggressive c. Obsessive-compulsive d. High likability floater
Genetic epistemology, Piaget's academic specialty, could be defined as the study of the
a. child's social relations with others such as peers. b. inheritance of mental deficiency/disability. c. inheritance of behavioral habits. d. development of knowledge.
Omar can tie his shoes, but only with his mother's help. This suggests that tying shoes:
a. is beyond Omar's scope of capability. b. is within Omar's zone of proximal development. c. is an innate process that simply needs nurturing to unfold. d. is too difficult for a child his age and should not be attempted.
Melatonin, a hormone involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms, is secreted by the _________ gland
a) thymus b) pancreatic c) thyroid d) pineal