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You have now completed the Endocrine core examination.

What is a ‘Teratogen’?

Which of the following type of ‘grand’ theory of development states that thoughts& expectations influence attitudes, values, assumptions, & actions (such asPiaget’s assimilation & accommodation)?

Maslow’s Humanism theory with it’s hierarchy of needs and Evolutionary theorywould be examples of which of the ‘newer’ theories of development?

Which of the following explains the ‘dominant-recessive pattern’ of genetic expression?

‘Fragile X syndrome’ is an example of an Y-linked genetic disorder in which thefather is a carrier but does not express the disorder in his phenotype.

The ‘Embryonic’ period happens from _____________, and the majoraccomplishment is _____________________.

A ‘full-term’ first baby is born at 38 weeks, after an average 12-hour labor, andweighs on average 6-8 pounds.

‘Developmental theories’ provide a framework for understanding development &a framework for future research.

Vygotsky’s theory with the zone of proximal development would be an exampleof which of the ‘newer’ theories of development?