In addition to genetic predisposition, why are African Americans and Mexican Americans diagnosed with diabetes at higher rates than European Americans?
A. because African Americans and Mexican Americans are more likely to get tested for the disease
B. because of other factors that are associated with socioeconomic status
C. because European Americans are more likely to address the behaviors that lead to the disease before it manifests
D. because of other factors that are influenced by cultural practices
Answer: B
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a. the idea of natural equality b. definite limits to muscular and intellectual powers c. limiting one's undertakings to matters within one's reach d. babies are born alike e. None of the choices was endorsed by Galton.
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a. showing dishabituation to a familiar stimulus, measured in terms of sucking responses. b. staring longer at a mobile that has never been seen before. c. smiling more at a familiar stimulus than at an unfamiliar stimulus. d. kicking his or her leg when the mobile is presented.
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a. habitability; an objective perspective b. habitability; the perspective of the users c. congruence; an objective perspective d. congruence; the perspective of the users
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