Michael, aged four, loves playing with toy cars and airplanes, and his idea of play involves wrestling and pushing his friends. Melanie, also aged four, loves playing with her dolls and doll house, and her idea of play is to have a tea party with her dolls and friends. Both are exhibiting
A. rebellious behavior.
B. sex-typed behavior.
C. gender confusion.
D. inappropriate behavior.
Answer: B
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A. Feedback looping B. The somatic nervous system C. The parasympathetic nervous system D. The autonomic nervous system
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a. having some members being more typical than others. b. discrete. c. sharing identical attributes. d. All these
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A. Nature and nurture influence development. B. Continuities and discontinuities in development. C. Individuals are active in development. D. Development is plastic.