The Gap in the Sports-Related Skills of Boys and Girls

question 39

Multiple Choice

The gap in the sports-related skills of boys and girls is substantial when they are in:

• A)toddlerhood.
• B)early childhood.
• C)middle childhood.
• D)early adolescence.

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Definitions:

Very Low-Birth-Weight

Refers to newborns who weigh less than 1,500 grams (3 pounds, 4 ounces) at birth, often at risk for developmental complications.

Stimulate Development

To encourage or enhance growth and progress in various contexts, such as psychological, economic, or biological development.

Socioeconomic Status

The social standing or class of an individual or group often measured by income, education, and occupation.

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.