The human population began to increase noticeably around 10,000 years ago. What has been hypothesized as the reason for the population increase at that time?
a. the discovery of medicine
b. the development of agriculture and the domestication of animals
c. an increase in the size of women's pelvic openings that assisted in labor
d. construction techniques that allowed for stronger homes that were better heated
Answer: B
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a. her low intelligence. b. a violation of content validity. c. low fluid intelligence. d. high reliability of the test.
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a. when students are evaluated negatively by a female professor b. when students are taking classes from both male and female professors c. among male students d. among students who perform poorly in school
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A. formulas B. pie charts C. tables D. equations
The most positive developmental outcomes are evident when parents
a. rely on firm behavioral control without resorting to the use of shame and guilt. b. rely on psychological control and impose few rules for behavior. c. avoid any control of the child's behavior. d. are able to balance behavioral control with an equal amount of psychological control.