A more formal term for the practice sometimes referred to as mercy killing is:

The elementary stage of catching is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

A. arms relaxed at sides while awaiting ball B. arms and hands attempt to secure ball by holding it against chest C. ball caught with hands, without making contact with body D. fingers extended as hands attempt to grasp ball

In early and middle childhood, children add about _____ inches in height and _____ pounds in weight each year

A) 1–2; 3 B) 2–3; 5 C) 3–4; 7 D) 4–5; 10