Imagine that you are an attorney trying to prove that a certain chemical caused your client's cancer. Your arguments will be more persuasive if your witness is
A) Dr. Fallon, described as highly expert in the field, who simply says, The chemical causes liver cancer, several other diseases of the liver, and diseases of the immune system.
B) Dr. Fallon, described as highly expert in the field, who states, The chemical leads to tumor induction as well as hepatomegaly, hepatomegalocytosis, and lymphoid atrophy of the spleen and thymus.
C) Dr. Bryan, described as moderately expert in the field, who simply says, The chemical causes liver cancer, several other diseases of the liver, and diseases of the immune system.
D) Dr. Bryan, described as moderately expert in the field, who states, The chemical leads to tumor induction as well as hepatomegaly, hepatomegalocytosis, and lymphoid atrophy of the spleen and thymus.
Question 2
Which of the following parent-child interactions is most likely to reduce the child's aggressive behavior?
a. Molly's father says, I'll spank you if you hit your baby brother again
b. Jimmy's mother says, If you pinch your sister again, you will get a five-minute time-out in the corner.
c. Sadie's mother says, If I get another call from the teacher about you bullying the other kids, you will lose all TV privileges for the next month
d. Tommy's father says, I'll kick you if you kick the dog again
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
Energy coupling in mechanical and chemical processes
Use a step stool to help an infirm client get on and off the table.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Signal Transmission at a Chemical Synapse