The fertilized egg will develop into a boy if, at conception,
a. the sperm contributes an X chromosome.
b. the sperm contributes a Y chromosome.
c. the egg contributes an X chromosome.
d. the egg contributes a Y chromosome.
Ans: b. the sperm contributes a Y chromosome.
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A. to develop a moral identity to define themselves in terms of moral qualities B. to fully develop themselves cogntively to completely understand the result of their moral intentions C. to have a broad based social circle to enable modeling of socially acceptable moral behavior D. to maintain a high level of physical activity to establish optimal levels of hormonal activity
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. labeling and gender role socialization. b. hormones and physiological development. c. socialization and hormones. d. prenatal development and labeling of behaviors.