A Scientist Was Interested in the Success of a Newly

question 17

Multiple Choice

A scientist was interested in the success of a newly developed sleep aid called 'Night Owl' on time taken to fall asleep and quality of sleep. She recruited 30 participants who were randomly allocated to receive either a dose of Night Owl or a placebo. The scientist measured the mean time taken for each participant to fall asleep (minutes) and the quality of their sleep (measured on a scale of 1 (poorest quality) to 10 (best possible quality) ) over the course of one week.
-What can the scientist conclude from the output below?

• A)The type of drug taken had a significant effect on sleep.
• B)The type of drug taken had a significant effect on both quality of sleep and time taken to get to sleep.
• C)The type of drug taken had a small but significant effect on sleep.
• D)Taking Night Owl resulted in less time taken to fall asleep and a significantly better quality of sleep than the placebo.

Recognize the importance of avoiding teratogens during pregnancy for fetal development.

Understand the genetic determinants of sex in human development.

Comprehend the stages of prenatal development and their characteristics.

Identify factors influencing infant sensory capabilities and perceptual preferences.

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Definitions:

Indiscriminate Attachment

A phase in early childhood development where infants show equal preference for social interaction with any caregiver, not showing a clear preference for their primary caregiver.

Attachment Phase

A developmental period in which young children develop strong emotional bonds with primary caregivers, crucial for healthy psychological growth.

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care to others who cannot care for themselves, including children, the elderly, or those with disabilities or illnesses.

Physiological Needs

Basic physical requirements necessary for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep.