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A group of doctors want to know the effects of loud music on a person’s hearing over time. In an experiment the ______________ would be the “Independent Variable.”  

  1. What motion of the thumb is being performed? Be specific to the joint(s).  2. What muscle is responsible for this action? 3. What is the origin and insertion? 4. Which nerve innervates this muscle?  

__________________ is known as the “Father of Psychology.”  

  1. What muscle is being manually muscle tested? 2. Assuming this person is a 3/5 or greater, provide an exercise to strengthen this muscle. Give clear instructions as if you were explaining it to a patient. (3 points for effective exercise and clear directions; 2 points for effective exercise but lacking in clear instructions; 1 point for naming an exercise but not providing directions; 0 points for blank or ineffective exercise).

In Freud’s theory of dream interpretation, hidden symbols that point to unconscious problems are in the ____________________ content of a normal dream segment.  

What muscle is being stretched? Is this active or passive insufficiency?  What is the definition of your choice?

Susan is a 32-year-old female, married with no children. Her bird, who she has had for 7 years died but she continues to put clean water in the bird cage every night. According to Freud, what defense mechanism is Susan using to cope with her anxiety over the loss of her bird?  

According to Piaget, it is during the __________________________ stage of cognitive development that people can use strategies and higher level thinking skills for solving problems.  

  Which of the following best describes the origin and insertion of the lattissimus dorsi muscle?

1. What muscle is being strengthened? 2. Provide the O, I, N, A of this muscle.