A lack of physical contact and psychological closeness with a primary caregiver can stunt an infant's growth.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Rationale: Infants need love, physical and emotional closeness, stimulation, and a secure feeling. Without this they may develop a condition known as failure to thrive which interferes with growth (stunting) and mental development.

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In the Kauai Longitudinal Study, Werner and Smith found that early child-rearing environments and strategies

a. have a minimal effect on development. b. have some effect on development. c. have no effect on development. d. have a marked effect on development.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The population standard deviation is equal to 10 when SS = 100 and n = 10.

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Which personality type is least vulnerable to stress?

A) risk avoider B) risk taker C) helpless D) controlling

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Identify one drawback of the procrastination approach to decision-making

What will be an ideal response?

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