Characteristics of infants and children that were selected to serve an adaptive function at specific times in development and not as preparations for adulthood are called
a. genetic adaptations. c. instincts.
b. ontogenetic adaptations. d. reflexes
B
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A. epiphenomenal B. propositional C. spatial D. unilateral
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Josh is a difficult baby who cries and is hard to console, which makes his parents unhappy and elicits negative parenting. This, in turn, causes Josh to cry more frequently. This illustrates
a. reciprocal influences. b. the genetic predispositions of the parents. c. a parental behavior that would occur even if Josh had an easy temperament. d. all of these.
In the context of prenatal development, which of the following is true of the placenta?
A. It develops into organs that will nurture and protect development in the womb. B. It develops and differentiates into the inner layer of skin, muscles, skeleton, and the excretory and circulatory systems. C. It produces the hormones that support pregnancy and prepares the mother's breasts for lactation. D. It transports embryonic wastes to the umbilical cord via embryonic blood vessels.