Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Gender

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of gender differences in child development?

• A) Separate bones of the wrist appear earlier in boys than in girls giving them better hand manipulation skills.
• B) In humans and primates, male and female infants display similar preferences for rough-and-tumble play during the first two years of life.
• C) Boys surpass girls in physical development up until age two.
• D) Boys across all cultures are more likely to suffer from developmental delays, are less healthy, and have higher mortality rates than girls.

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