Which of the Following Is Part of the Procedure for Measuring

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?

• A) Placing a disposable towel on the scale
• B) Asking the patient to step on the back of the scale and lean forward
• C) Placing the lower weight at the lowest number until the balance indicator drops to the bottom
• D) Moving the upper weight slowly to the left
• E) Moving all the weights to the right side to see whether the scale is in balance

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Definitions:

Ethology

The study of animal behavior under natural conditions from the point of view of adaptation.

Imprinting

A form of learning which occurs at a specific life stage and involves recognizing and following the characteristics of another individual, often the parent.

Innate Behavior

Behavior that is inherited and typical of the species; also called instinct.

Classical Conditioning

A type of learning in which an association is formed between some normal response to a stimulus and a new stimulus, after which the new stimulus elicits the response.