A developmentalist who specializes in puberty is giving recommendations to the local school board. Which statement is he MOST likely to make?
A) "Pay special attention to providing pre-teens with nurturing schools."
B) "Consider sending pre-teens to middle school."
C) "Consider keeping pre-teens in K-8 schools."
D) "Consider sending children to K-12 schools."
Ans: A) "Pay special attention to providing pre-teens with nurturing schools."
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a. no harm b. informed consent c. confidentiality d. anonymity
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a. completely in Hall's definition of storm and stress. b. that storm and stress is derived entirely from peer pressure. c. a "modified" version of storm and stress. d. that storm and stress is purely biological.
Of the following, which best describes the Y chromosome?
a. The Y chromosome is bigger than the X chromosome. b. The Y chromosome contains about 30% less genetic material than the X chromosome. c. The Y chromosome is responsible for determining the sex of the child. d. There are no differences between the Y chromosome and the X chromosome.