A Belief in Phylogenic Continuity Is Necessary for Developmentalists to

question 159

Multiple Choice

A belief in phylogenic continuity is necessary for developmentalists to

• A) understand that prenatal experiences can affect adult development.
• B) predict rates of infant mortality.
• C) test hypotheses about human development on chimpanzees.
• D) comprehend how stem cells function.

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:

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in which socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Psychoanalyzed

A method of therapy and theoretical approach to understanding human behavior by exploring the unconscious mind, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Hostility

Feelings of anger and aggression towards others, which can be a symptom of underlying emotional issues or psychological conditions.

Collective Unconscious

A concept in Jungian psychology referring to the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind.