Boys are more likely than girls to be injured or killed in early childhood because of all of the following factors except
a. boys have poorer memories for safety rules than girls.
b. boys are more active and impulsive.
c. cultural attitudes that permit more boys than girls to take risks.
d. boys tend to be physically less mature and less coordinated.
Answer: a. boys have poorer memories for safety rules than girls.
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