A mother tells the nurse, My 11-month-old son is not as active as ...

[luvbio]

A mother tells the nurse, My 11-month-old son is not as active as my other children were at this age. He is the youngest of four and the older children love to dote on him. Which factor is influencing this child's language development?
 
  a. Heredity
  b. Sex
  c. Mother's health during pregnancy
  d. Ordinal position

Question 2

When the nurse asks a 10-year-old Native American if he is ready to go to therapy, he does not answer immediately. How does the nurse interpret this response?
 
  a. Indecision
  b. Considering the answer in silence
  c. Shyness with strangers
  d. Fear of medical personnel

[lorealeza]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Motor development of the youngest child may be prolonged if the child is babied by others in the family.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Native Americans value silence. They need to sit and consider matters before replying to questions.