The term "age of viability" refers to the point at which
A. a child will definitely survive if born.
B. survival outside the uterus might be possible.
C. the embryo no longer requires oxygen from its mother.
D. the heart starts beating.
Answer: B
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Donatello is using the guidelines for reinforcement with her son Giovanni. Donatello tells her son, "Giovanni, when you clean up all of your toys, you'll get a gold star on your chart.". Which guideline is Donatello working with?
a. using social reinforcement to maintain the behavior b. selecting a reinforcer c. applying the reinforcer d. tracking the frequency of desired behavior e. explaining the contingency
Asian parents and students are more likely to adopt an attitude toward schoolwork that reflects
a. a fixed mindset. b. a disciplined mindset. c. a growth mindset. d. a stereotype threat.
Which two obstetrical tools are applied to help pull the fetus through the birth canal during delivery?
a. Vacuum extractor and forceps b. Scalpel and orthopedic saw c. Expirator and cannula d. Trocar and lancet
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Social behavior evolves and is transmitted from generation to generation. b. Behavior patterns are termed species-specific because they evolve within certain species. c. Instinctive behavior can be modified by learning. d. Psychologists have found no human behaviors that are instinctive.