Writing About America in the 1830s,Alexis De Tocqueville Observed That

question 118

Multiple Choice

Writing about America in the 1830s,Alexis de Tocqueville observed that

• A)Americans rarely felt personally obliged to defend their country.
• B)the seemingly limitless geographical expanse of America promoted a sense of equality in the culture.
• C)although a Christian nation, religion is not a major part of the American mentality.
• D)Americans are generally uninterested in forming associations.
• E)Americans celebrate ideals that are different from the majority or prevailing beliefs.

Understand the role of anthropologists and sociocultural theorists in the study of child development.

Grasp the concept of developmental change and factors influencing these changes.

Understand the significance of individual differences and stability over time in development.

Recognize the role of sensitive periods and the evolutionary perspective on development.

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Definitions:

Autosomal

Pertaining to any of the chromosomes except the sex chromosomes; relating to genes that are located on the autosomes.

Recessive

A term used to describe a gene that expresses its trait only when paired with an identical gene.

X-linked Recessive

A mode of inheritance where a recessive gene on the X chromosome causes a condition or trait to be expressed primarily in males.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, the X chromosome plays a crucial role in determining genetic traits and can be found in both males (XY) and females (XX).