Massage therapy for infants has been very successful in promoting weight gain and social interaction, and in decreasing distress in low birth weight infants. Based upon developmental research, what is the best explanation for this?
a. Infants' bodies take in more nutrients when they are touched as they nurse.
b. Touch is the best developed sense at birth and therefore the most effective avenue for soothing and regulating the newborn.
c. When the infant is massaged, its attachment to the caregiver is strengthened.
d. Crying and other distress is reduced because the infant is paying attention to the person giving the massage.
b
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Counselors have ___________ and __________ obligations to practice within their scope of competency.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When individual have high levels of flexibility, adaptability, and creative approaches to problem solving they likely have high levels of:
a. Convergent thinking b. Fluid intelligence c. Crystalized intelligence d. Free flowing thinking
Reality therapy contends that there are four psychological needs that people need to meet. __________ is NOT one of them
a. Power b. Esteem c. Belonging d. Fun
A counselor concerned about the possibility that a nine year old child might have an attention deficit disorder would benefit from using any of the following tests except for:
a) Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) b) Conners' Rating Scale Revised c) Multidimensional Attention Scale for ADHD d) Clinical Assessment of Behavior