Across the lifespan, which period is the only time when girls are, on average, taller than boys?

A. by age 10
B. by age 11
C. by age 12
D. by age 13


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. Schwann cells c. Glial cells b. Neurons d. Myelin sheaths

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a. that intrinsic motivation is more powerful than intrinsic motivation b. extrinsic motivation is more powerful than intrinsic motivation c. organisms seek to reduce arousal and maintain homeostasis d. there is an optimal level of arousal for best performance of any task

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