Compared to the past, girls in the United States experience __________ at a younger age, most likely because of better nutrition and overall health
a) adolescence
b) puberty
c) growth spurts
d) menarche
Answer: d
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Compared to white parents and students, Asian parents and students are more likely to adopt an attitude toward schoolwork that reflects a __________.
A. fixed mindset B. disciplined mindset C. growth mindset D. stereotype threat
Who was a pioneer in the discovery of the language areas of the brain?
a. Roger Sperry b. Michael Gazzaniga c. Phineas Gage d. Oliver Sacks e. Paul Broca
Children who are not exposed to language until late in life are often unable to use complex features of language. This suggests that learning language involves
A. conditioning. B. a language acquisition device. C. a critical period. D. semantic networks.
What childhood quality begins to decrease during the middle childhood years?
a. perspective taking c. need for identity b. egocentrism d. ethnocentrism