Cross-cultural observations suggest that infants are likely to be held or carried almost constantly as a result of

a. women marrying at younger ages.
b. living in extended family groups.
c. men helping with childcare.
d. a belief they are very vulnerable.


D. In many traditional cultures, infants rarely touch the ground during their early months of life. This practice comes out of the belief that infants are highly vulnerable and must be shielded from dangers.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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According to the Levels of Processing theory, Phoebe will be better able to recall information for her Art History exam if she studies by

A. memorizing the colors used in each painting. B. thinking about how each painting is personally relevant to her. C. focusing on the meaning of the title of each painting. D. alphabetizing the names of the paintings.

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The area of the brain located in the left temporal lobe responsible for language comprehension is __________

a) Broca’s area b) Pinker’s area c) Washoe’s area d) Wernicke’s area

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