What are three conclusions drawn from a systematic review of studies published between 1980 and 2013 on various influences on the timing of pubertal events?
What will be an ideal response?
A systematic review of research suggests three conclusions about what might influence menarche occurring at an early age:
- Weight gain by pregnant mothers that is either very low (less than 10 pounds) or very high (more than 40 pounds)
- Low birth weight, especially for White females
- The absence of the biological father from the household, especially in early childhood
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A. quality child care B. parenting C. childproofing D. supervision
Suki routinely responds to stress with a learned helplessness response. Suki's response will involve
a. a release of emotional tension that often accompanies stress. b. passive behavior produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events. c. protecting oneself from unpleasant situations by refusing to acknowledge them. d. atoning for unacceptable unconscious drives or impulses in socially acceptable ways.
Bauer and McKinley elementary schools are involved in a canned food drive to see which school donates the most cans to a local homeless shelter. Alan, a student at Bauer elementary, says, "All the kids at McKinley elementary are just donating so they can win the contest. We're donating to help feed the homeless!" Alan's comment demonstrates ____
a. ?cognitive dissonance b. ?unrealistic optimism c. ?actor-observer effect d. ?the ultimate attribution error
Due to the genetic make-up and physiology of Asians, the production of "clean-up" enzymes such as aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) is ____, which may influence the low prevalence rates of alcoholism among Asians
a. minimized b. maximized c. unaffected d. neutralized