David and Sharon just had a baby boy. Sharon jokes that David arranged a boy on purpose. The doctor laughs, and then explains that which of the following is ultimately responsible for the baby boy's gender?
A. The 22nd pair of autosomes
B. The 46 pairs of chromosomes
C. The 23rd pair of chromosomes
D. The 23 pairs of autosomes
Answer: C
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a. opponent-process theory b. trichromatic theory c. geon theory d. Gestalt theory
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a. ?remembering how to knit a sweater b. ?remembering where you parked your car at the mall c. ?remembering the name of an old friend d. ?remembering the answer to a test question while taking an exam
List and explain the three types of demands parents use to instill self-regulation in children
Indicate whether the statement is true or false