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The _____________ gland is known as the “master gland” because it is responsible for regulating most all other glands in our Endocrine System.  

A “case study” focuses on _____________.  

The newborn arches its back, flings out its arms and legs when startled or perceives a feeling of falling. This reflex is known as __________________.  

The _____________________ strategy is the best way to determine the cause of a behavior.  

During the ____________ period, the organ systems mature to the point at which life can be sustained outside of the womb.  

_______________________research is used to describe the relationship between 2 or more events.  

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).