It is common for a brain to be more masculinized in some areas and more feminized in others. Why?
a. Different genes are present in the neurons of different brain areas
b. Sex hormones exert their effects by different mechanisms in different areas.
c. Different brain areas reach maturity at different ages.
d. As one brain area grows, it leaves less room for growth of other areas.
b
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A. Stage 0 - kindergarten B. Stage 1 - first and second grades C. Stage 2 - second and third grades D. Stage 3 - third and fourth grades
The definition of abuse of women used in the textbook specifies that
a. the abuse can be physical, sexual, or psychological. b. the woman must be married to the abuser. c. the woman must have been beaten at least three times within the last six months. d. the woman must acknowledge that she has been damaged, either physically or psychologically.
The understanding that you are a boy or a girl occurs during gender labeling
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Children at age one year sleep for approximately
a) 6–8 hours b) 8–10 hours c) 13–14 hours d) 15-hour plus