Explain catch-up growth and lagging-down growth
What will be an ideal response?
Catch-up growth refers to the tendency for the rate of growth to increase for a period of time after an illness or disease. Lagging-down growth is the tendency for growth to decrease for a period of time after rapid gains.
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To test whether hypnotized subjects might do anything they would ordinarily refuse to do, a researcher asked hypnotized people to pick up a venomous snake and to do other dangerous acts. What happened?
a. Hypnotized people refused to do these acts, and immediately came out of hypnosis. b. Hypnotized people refused to do these acts, but remained under hypnosis c. Unlike non hypnotized people, many hypnotized people did the dangerous acts. d. Many of both hypnotized and non hypnotized people did the dangerous acts.
Examples of using the environment to guide behavior include:
A. Installing fences around swimming pools B. Locking doors and cabinets that are off limits C. Building center dividers on highways D. All of these
Which group is organized by concerned citizens in many cities and keeps listings of qualified therapists and other services and programs in the community?
a. mental health associations b. community encounter groups c. paraprofessional organizations d. half-way houses
Many over-the-counter and prescription medications come with a warning that they may be habit forming with improper use. Which of the following may play a role in this process?
A. Striatum B. Hippocampus C. Amygdala D. Cerebellum