You have likely heard people say "the father is the one who determines the sex of the child." Explain whether or not this is true
What will be an ideal response?
Females' eggs have two X chromosomes and males' sperm contains either an x or a y. When a zygote is formed, it always gets an x from the female, but it can get either an x or a y from the male. If it gets a y, the result is a male, if it gets an x, it becomes a female.
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a. melatonin b. dopamine c. serotonin d. adenosine
Caleb was steadily gaining weight and he wasn’t too pleased about it. There were snacks readily available at Caleb’s house, and this is contributing to his weight gain. Environmental influences in the child’s immediate surroundings are
a. proximal influences. b. biological. c. distal influences. d. inevitable.
Gerald has a constant thought that he has germs on his hands, and the longer he ruminates about this the more uncomfortable he gets. If he cannot get to a sink and wash with hot water and soap, he begins to feel that not only is he "dirty" but also that he is "contaminated." In this clinical example, the thoughts that invade Gerald's life are called _____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is a difference in gendered behavior proposed by Darwin in his theory of sexual selection?
A. Unlike women, who must invest a great deal in children, men may invest minimally in their children. B. Women tend to prefer more sexual partners than men do. C. To ensure genetic inheritance, a child's survival is more important to men than to women. D. Women value physical prowess, while men value social status and control over resources.