Buhle Is a Normally Developing 18-Month-Old

question 103

Multiple Choice

Buhle is a normally developing 18-month-old. According to Piaget, Buhle is most likely in the ____ period of cognitive development.

• A)formal-operational
• B)sensorimotor
• C)concrete-operational
• D)preoperational

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Spermatophore

A capsule or mass created by males of various species containing sperm cells that is transferred to the female's reproductive tract.

Anisogamy

Refers to sexual reproduction involving the fusion of two dissimilar gametes; individuals producing the larger gamete (eggs) are defined as female, and individuals producing the smaller gamete (sperm) are defined as male.

Operational Sex Ratio

The ratio of sexually receptive males to females in a population, affecting mating behavior and competition.

Opportunity For Selection

Refers to the variance in fitness within a population. When there is no variance in fitness, there can be no selection; when there is large variance in fitness, there is a great opportunity for selection. In this sense, the opportunity for selection constrains the intensity of selection that is possible.