Which of the following is the safest statement to make regarding the origin of gender differences?
a. Hormonal differences between the sexes account for the largest proportion of the variation.
b. The fact that males tend to exhibit more cerebral specialization than females explains the bulk of the differences.
c. The reinforcement children receive for displaying gender-appropriate behavior determines the differences.
d. The explanation of gender differences is complex and must take into account both biological and environmental factors.
D
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a. preeclampsia b. low birth weight c. preterm d. viability
Quentin has certain friends that he plays soccer with, certain friends that he hangs out with on the weekends, and certain friends that he invites over to his house. His brother Billy, on the other hand, just has one set of friends with which he does everything. It is most likely that ____
a. Quentin is higher in self-monitoring than Billy b. Quentin is lower in self-monitoring than Billy c. Quentin is higher in life satisfaction than Billy d. Quentin is lower in life satisfaction than Billy
Who proposed the existence of g?
Spearman Thurstone Gardner Sternberg
The only 100% effective contraceptive method is ____
a. abstinence c. sterilization b. birth control pills d. IUD