In developed countries, what is the most common cause of death in early childhood?

A. parental abuse
B. disease
C. illness
D. accidental injuries


Answer: D

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In the context of sex differences in development across cultures, Barry, Josephson, Lauer, and Marshall (1976) examined the degree to which cultures foster _____ in the socialization of children

a) gender empowerment b) submissive tendencies c) aggressive tendencies d) gender stereotype

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William has noticed that every time his dog sits quietly by his chair, he tends to scratch the dog's ears. As a result, the dog usually sits quietly by William's chair any time William sits in the chair. This is an example of

a. positive reinforcement. b. negative reinforcement. c. escape learning. d. positive punishment. e. negative punishment.

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Which statement about friendship is true?

A. The number of best friends a person has declines from about four to six in adolescence to one or two in adulthood. B. Teenagers report that friends are their most important sources of social support. C. Compared to teenagers, younger children place more value on their friends being loyal. D. Self-disclosure among friends decreases over the adolescent years.

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Interaural intensity differences are greater for higher frequencies because:

a. High frequencies are attenuated more by passage through the air b. High frequencies are attenuated more in the ear canal c. Low frequencies are diffracted more around the listeners head d. Low frequencies are scrambled less by the pinna

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