Which Statement Accurately Describes Research Findings on Sex and Birth

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes research findings on sex and birth order differences in behavioral autonomy?

• A) Sex differences are small, but later-born adolescents are granted more autonomy earlier.
• B) Sex and birth order differences are very small and often inconsistent.
• C) Birth order differences are small, but boys are usually granted more autonomy than girls.
• D) Girls are granted more autonomy than boys, and older siblings are usually given more freedom earlier.

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Definitions:

ATC

An abbreviation for Average Total Cost, a financial metric calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output produced.

MC

Often referred to as Marginal Cost, it is the increase in total cost that arises from an extra unit of production.

Inputs

Resources used in the production process to produce goods or services.

Production

The process of creating goods or services using inputs such as labor, materials, and technology.