Which Statement Best Describes Hypopituitarism

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes hypopituitarism?

• A) Growth is normal during the first 3 years of life.
• B) Weight is usually more retarded than height.
• C) Skeletal proportions are normal for the age.
• D) Most of these children have subnormal intelligence.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A school of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.

Overt Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an individual, which can be seen and measured by others.

Implicit Association Tests

Psychological assessments that measure the strength of associations between concepts (e.g., black or white, young or old) and evaluations (e.g., good or bad).

Functionalist Psychologists

Functionalist psychologists focus on how mental processes and behaviors help individuals adapt to their environments, emphasizing the purpose of psychological phenomena.