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When Martha wants to feed her newborn son, she gently brushes her nipple against his cheek and, in a _____ reflex, he turns his head toward the side that was touched and immediately latches on to her breast.

When four-year old Melanie ties shoelaces on her own and skillfully uses fork and spoon, she is demonstrating her:

A technician is using the six second method to calculate a patient’s heart rate. The technician views six complexes within six seconds on the tracing. Which of the following is the patient’s heart rate?

Quimby, age 15 months, looks to her mother to see if she should be afraid of the stranger who has come to her home. Quimby relaxes when she sees her mother smiling and speaking to the stranger in a calm voice. Quimby is engaging in:

Mariah has suffered brain damage to the left frontal lobe of her brain. When she tries to speak, she struggles to produce words and is unable to say them correctly. Mariah has damage to:

Juno is riding a bike. Riding a bike requires Juno to use her memories of skills and routine procedures that are performed automatically, referred to as her _____ memory.

Lynne, 5, loves to draw and color. She represents the world with words and her drawings. According to Piaget’s cognitive development theory, Lynne is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

When she was a child, Anna’s home was wrecked by a tornado and her brother was killed. More than 30 years later, she is still terrified of storms. This is an example of how a ____ event can influence a person’s development.

In the nature-nurture issue, nature refers to an organism’s _____, nurture to its:

Analyzing an Artwork Objective The goal of this reflection is to analyze the elements of art and principles of design in the selected artwork. This reflection encourages critical thinking about how various artistic elements and design principles are used to create a meaningful and visually engaging composition.   Instructions Describe the key aspects of this work, focusing on the following elements: The artist The title Elements of Art Principles of Design Your response should be structured into four sections: Artist, Title, Elements of Art, and Principles of Design. Write in paragraph form with no indents, leaving a blank line between paragraphs for clarity. Be sure to use specific terminology and examples from the artwork to support your analysis.   Example Format Artist [State the artist’s full name.] [Leave a blank line.] Title [Provide the complete title of the artwork in the correct format.] [Leave a blank line.] Elements of Art In two concise sentences, discuss two elements of art present in the selected artwork. Describe how these elements contribute to the composition and overall impact, using specific terminology from the textbook. [Leave a blank line.] Principles of Design Identify two principles of design evident in the artwork in two brief sentences. Explain how they are applied to organize the elements of art and convey meaning within the composition.   Grading Rubric The reflection will be graded out of 1 point, divided into five key criteria: Artist, Title, Elements of Art, Principles of Design, and Grammar and Formatting. To receive full credit (0.2 points) for the Artist category, students must correctly state the full name of the artist without errors. Partial credit will be given for minor errors in spelling or format, and no credit will be awarded if the artist’s name is incorrect or missing. For the Title category (0.2 points), students must provide the complete title of the artwork in the correct format (italicized or underlined). Partial credit will be given for minor formatting mistakes, and no credit for missing or incorrect information. For the Elements of Art category (0.2 points), students must provide an accurate and well-explained analysis of two elements present in the artwork. Full credit will be awarded for detailed and well-supported responses, partial credit for vague or somewhat unclear explanations, and no credit for missing or incorrect content. In the Principles of Design category (0.2 points), students should clearly analyze how two design principles are applied to the artwork. Full credit will be awarded for thorough and accurate analysis, partial credit for responses that lack depth or contain minor inaccuracies, and no credit for missing or incorrect responses. Finally, the Grammar and Formatting category (0.2 points) will assess writing clarity, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to formatting guidelines. Full credit will be awarded for clear, concise, error-free writing with correct formatting. Partial credit will be given for minor grammar or formatting errors, and no credit will be given for frequent errors that hinder understanding. Each of these five criteria contributes equally to the overall score, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation of student responses.