Use the following image of to answer the following: 8a.

What does it mean for a function to be continuous at a point ? What are two ways that our function could be discontinuous, and what do they contradict based on our definition?

If is a function describing an objects position at time , what do the first and second derivative of represent?

Apply these major sociological theories–functionalism and conflict theory–to this example: in 1947, scientists unveiled a “doomsday clock” where the closer it is to midnight, the closer the world is to potential planet inhabitability (see image and news article below for more detail). Every year, it gets reevaluated and often the time on the clock will change because of a number of factors including wars and political instability, nuclear threats, and climate change. Last week, the clock was set to the closest it has ever been to midnight–89 seconds. Click here for the news article that explains it more in depth

The English law “Rule of Thumb” means that the best thing to do, in a given situation, is look around and do what everyone else is doing                             

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of scaffolding in child development?

Claire is a child who has received low-quality care and currently is struggling to adapt to her new nanny at home. She cries often and has extreme reactions to things whether positive or negative, although most of their reactions are negative. According to Thomas and Chess’ three classifications of clusters of temperament, which does the scenario above represent?

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

A mother picks up her baby to feed him after noticing he hasn’t been fed in a while. The baby starts to cry in a rhythmic pattern: a cry followed by a brief silence, then a higher-pitched whistle, and this pattern continues with brief rests in between. Which type of cry best describes this pattern?

While growing up, Avery’s parents weren’t very affectionate with him. Most times, when he needed something, his parents seemed irritable when they interacted with him. Avery will most likely develop _______ attachment style.