The Science of Behavior and Mental Processes Is Called

question 656

Multiple Choice

The science of behavior and mental processes is called

• A) functionalism.
• B) natural selection.
• C) behaviorism.
• D) psychology.

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Definitions:

Low Birth Weight

Refers to a newborn weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, regardless of gestational age.

Cesarean-Section

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus when vaginal delivery is not possible or safe.

Vaginal Birth

The process of childbirth where the baby is delivered through the vagina.

Cognitive Functioning

The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.