Which of the following statements about handedness is most accurate?

a. The prevalence of left-handedness in some African countries is as low as 1% because using the left hand is suppressed.
b. Children first develop this tendency during the preschool years.
c. Children who are left-handed are often praised for their uniqueness in non-Western cultures.
d. There is no genetic component to handedness; it is based purely on one's environment.


Answer: A

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