The idea of _____ is that environmental events during pregnancy may alter the expected genetic unfolding of the embryo/fetus or reset its physiologic functions
a. maternal-fetal interaction
b. epigenesis
c. teratology
d. fetal programming
d
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At what age does temperament become more consistent and predictive of later behavior, even into adulthood?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
Jesse is an adolescent who is identity-foreclosed. As such, he will tend to
A) seek out and carefully evaluate information and critically reflect on and revise his views. B) doubt that anything can ever be known with certainty. C) believe rational criteria can be used to make choices. D) fear rejection by people on whom he depends for affection and self-esteem.
________ is the genetically influenced weight range of an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism
a. Extrinsic weight b. Set point c. Intrinsic weight d. Goal weight
Mirroring occurs in childhood, but not adulthood
Indicate whether the statement is true or false