In Waddington's "landscape," the shape of the landscape (e.g., the height and width of the pathways) is determined by
A) the environment.
B) dominant traits.
C) genetics.
D) social interaction with the primary caretaker.
C) genetics. Genetics determines the range of possible outcomes, and the amount of influence that the environment can have on the particular developmental path that is followed.
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a. ?young children b. ?the elderly c. ?adults d. ?teenagers
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A. attribute the causes of harassing behavior to the perpetrator. B. believe that a man can be sexually harassed. C. label sexually aggressive behavior at work as harassment. D. believe that a more stringent standard should be used in determining hostile environment.
Critics of IQ tests claim that the only thing they really measure is ______
a. creativity c. verbal skills b. test-taking ability d. educational level
Which continents have the highest rates of low-birth-weight neonates?
a. North and South America b. Europe and Australia c. Asia and Africa d. Australia and North America