The autonomic nervous system is important for survival because:
a. it helps us to interact with the environment
b. it links the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing them to communicate effectively
c. it controls the release of hormones necessary for growth
d. it helps us prepare for, and recover from, emergencies
D
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Which of the following are more likely than average to develop absolute pitch?
a. People who started preschool before age 4 b. People who had an older sister c. People who speak tonal languages such as Mandarin Chinese d. People who were raised as vegetarians
Child-centered programs are often influenced by the theories of ______ and ______
Piaget; Freud Piaget; Vygotsky Vygotsky; Skinner Skinner; Freud
The members of one's reference group who exert the most influence are likely to be those who
A) are most admired or successful. B) are seen as most similar by the person being influenced. C) have control over desirable resources. D) All of the above.
Which infant reflex is correctly described?
A. In the startle reflex, infants turn their heads toward something touching their cheeks. B. In the sucking reflex, infants clear their throat. C. In the rooting reflex, infants fling out their arms and arch their backs in response to a sudden noise. D. In the Babinski reflex, infants' toes fan out when the edge of the soles of their feet is stroked.