Sharon Is Striving to Gain a Sense of Unity with the Universe

question 168

Multiple Choice

Sharon is striving to gain a sense of unity with the universe and a higher level of understanding and to become the best person possible. According to the humanistic psychologists, Sharon would be striving for

• A) subjective reality.
• B) self-actualization.
• C) congruence.
• D) unconditional positive regard.

Recognize the patterns of cleavage and their significance in embryogenesis.

Explain the process and significance of gastrulation in embryonic development.

Identify the changes occurring at or shortly after birth that ensure neonatal survival.

Comprehend the concept and importance of programmed cell death (apoptosis) in development.

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Definitions:

State-Dependent Memory

The theory that information learned in a particular state of mind (e.g., happy, sad, intoxicated) is more easily recalled when in the same state.

Serial Position Effect

Our tendency to recall best the last (recency effect) and first (primacy effect) items in a list.

Cerebellum

The “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures linked to the thalamus in the base of the brain and involved in coordination of movement.