What is the possible function of the Moro reflex in infants?

a) Prepares the infant for independent locomotion
b) Unknown
c) Similar to primates' protection from falling
d) General protection


Answer: c

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Confirmatory bias refers to:

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Britta has a 5-year-old son and Ahbed has a 6-year-old daughter

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DeAndre periodically suffers from depression. Lately he has been thinking about all the things that could go wrong during his public speaking project

He's worried about his teammates, his own performance, as well as all the technical problems that could occur with the lighting and sound system. This type of mindset is best described as __________. a. meditation b. rumination c. escalation d. negative mind set

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