When Baby Juanita Was Born, She Had Problems with Her

question 27

Multiple Choice

When baby Juanita was born, she had problems with her eyes, ears, and nose. MOST likely, Juanita's problems came from defects in the formation of

• A) the ectoderm.
• B) the endoderm.
• C) the mesoderm.
• D) any of the three layers.

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Definitions:

Selective Retention

The psychological process by which individuals remember information that is consistent with their beliefs and attitudes while forgetting information that contradicts them.

Selective Comprehension

The process by which individuals interpret information in a way that aligns with their existing beliefs or attitudes, often ignoring conflicting information.

Stimulus Discrimination

The process by which individuals learn to differentiate among similar stimuli and respond appropriately to each one.

Self-concept

An individual's perception and understanding of themselves, including their beliefs, feelings, and values.