The period of transition from childhood to adulthood commonly associated with the teenage years is called _____
A) puberty
B) adolescence
C) preadulthood
D) the teens
Answer: B
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According to one view, women finding a spouse and embarking on traditional feminine behavior occurs between the ages of __________.
A. 15 to 23 B. 21 to 27 C. 25 to 33 D. 30 to 35
Lateralization refers to the ____
a. formation of the sulci and gyri in the cortex b. functional asymmetries of the brain c. slow rate of maturation in forebrain structures d. physical changes that occur in neurons as learning takes place
By the twelfth week of pregnancy, __________
A) the sex of the fetus can be detected with ultrasound B) the mother can feel the movements of the fetus C) the fetus is viable and can survive if born early D) synchrony between fetal heart rate and motor activity peaks
Studies have shown that women seem to cry more than men. Which of the following is NOT a likely explanation for this difference?
A) Childhood socialization differences, where boys are discouraged from crying B) Hormonal differences that affect the tendency to cry C) Differences in how males and females express emotionality D) Different functioning of the tear ducts in males versus females E) Differential social acceptability of crying by women versus men