Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Sex of a Child

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the sex of a child is true?

• A)The sex of a child is determined by the father's genetic contribution.
• B)The sex of a child is determined by the mother's genetic contribution.
• C)The sex of a child is determined by the mother's and the father's genetic contributions.
• D)The sex of a child is unrelated to the genetic contributions of either parent.

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Definitions:

Motor Skills

These are abilities that allow for movement and coordination of the muscles and the body, key for performing tasks from simple to complex.

Sensorimotor Intelligence

A stage of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants learn about their world through their senses and motor activities.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment to obtain cues on how to behave or react to a certain situation or stimulus.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed in infancy.