The pattern of girls worldwide, as well as of some nonhuman primates, to show more of an interest than boys do in babies and childcare suggests that such a bias may represent a(n)
a. quirk of socialization. c. deferred adaptation.
b. ontogenetic adaptation. d. instinct.
C
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Girls tend to be well-suited to activities such as gymnastics, dancing, and balancing, due to their
a. greater overall strength than boys of the same age. b. greater forearm strength than boys of the same age. c. greater limb coordination and flexibility. d. higher overall percentage of small tissue fat cells.
Which of the following explains why adolescents often exhibit poor judgment, emotional outbursts, and risk-taking behaviors?
a. The frontal lobe has not fully developed. b. Permissive parenting is increasingly common. c. Egocentrism remains a dominant characteristic. d. The adrenal glands are still maturing.
Which of these response options represents a Likert scale?
A. Rank your preferences from highest to lowest. B. Yes/No C. Please circle True or False. D. 1 (strongly disagree), 2 (disagree), 3 (neutral), 4 (agree), 5 (strongly agree)
Neurons in the interblob area project to ______________ and send information about ________________
a. thick and pale stripes; orientation and spatial orientation b. thick stripes; orientation c. pale stripes; spatial frequency d. thin and pale stripes; spatial frequency e. pale stripes; orientation