Newborn Kevin Is in a State of Waking Activity

question 152

Multiple Choice

Newborn Kevin is in a state of waking activity. You would expect him to

• A) be crying.
• B) be sleeping.
• C) have open, unfocused eyes.
• D) have open, attentive eyes.

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Definitions:

Electrically Charged

Having an excess or deficiency of electrons, resulting in the ability to exert an electromagnetic force on other charged objects.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain and the nervous system, cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, sending motor commands to our muscles, and transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between.

At Rest

A state where an object or individual is not in motion and is devoid of external forces acting upon it.

Left Brain

The hemisphere of the brain that is often associated with analytical and logical processes, including language, math, and reasoning skills.