Growth and development proceed from the middle of the body outward, which is known as the ____

a. head first, body second principle
b. cephalocaudal principle
c. proximodistal principle
d. top-down principle


Answer: C

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fragile-X syndrome most frequently affects _____

a. Older adults b. Girls c. Boys d. Those with genetic risk factors for dementia

Psychology

Which of the following is best classified as an emotional stress response?

a. ?ruminative thinking and a narrowed scope of attention b. ?feelings of anxiety and depression c. ?trembling hands and a shaky voice d. ?increased heart rate and perspiration

Psychology

As Molly is walking across campus, a car swerves toward her. Her heart races and sweat breaks out as she jumps out of harm's way. This mobilization of energy is due to the action of Molly's ________

a) somatic nervous system b) skeletal nervous system c) parasympathetic nervous system d) sympathetic nervous system

Psychology