In a Study by Mondschein Et Al

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a study by Mondschein et al. (2000) , mothers of 11-month-old babies were asked to estimate how steep a slope their infant could successfully crawl down. The results indicated that ______.

• A) mothers of girls estimated success at steeper slopes than mothers of boys did
• B) parents have different expectations for their sons than for their daughters
• C) parents have similar expectations for their sons and daughters at early ages, but this changes as they get older
• D) mothers of boys estimates success at lower slopes than mothers of girls did

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Definitions:

Environmental Learning

The acquisition of knowledge, skills, or attitudes as a result of interaction with one's surroundings or environment.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception until birth.

Factors Affecting

Variables or conditions that can influence the outcome or behavior in various contexts, such as environmental, social, or psychological elements.

Aging

The process of becoming older, which entails biological, emotional, intellectual, and social changes.