In the United States, early verbal tendencies in girls
a. are discouraged.
b. are reinforced.
c. occur more often in lower socioeconomic families.
d. are random and unpredictable.
b
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Which term refers to the sense of separateness, withdrawal from others, and an inability to experience the bond of mutual acceptance?
a. Individuality b. Separation anxiety c. Dissociation d. Distance regulation
Which statement illuminates the current cultural view of sex bias?
a) Sex bias in favor of boys is more pronounced in European cultures. b) Sexselection in favor of boys is increasing in South Korea. c) Sex bias in favor of girls is more pronounced in the United States. d) The sex bias against girls is diminishing in China.
Natalie squealed with delight when her parents played “peek-a-boo” with her. In the language of researchers, the game of peek-a-boo represents
a. a skill that emerges at age 2 years. b. emotional awareness. c. goal-oriented problem solving. d. lower brain functioning.
Whether or not an event causes stress may depend on
A. the reaction it produces. B. the location of the event. C. society's messages about the event. D. whether the event is seen as positive or negative.