Briefly Describe the Research of Gerald Patterson and the Implications

question 35

Essay

Briefly describe the research of Gerald Patterson and the implications for parenting that can be drawn from it.

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Definitions:

Thigmotropism

Plant growth in response to contact with a solid object, such as the twining of plant tendrils.

Mechanical Stimuli

Physical forces that influence biological processes in organisms, such as pressure, stretch, and flow.

Phototropism

The orientation of a plant or other organism in response to light, typically towards the source of light.

Light

A form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight.