Which Factor Is the Primary Contribution of Ethology and Evolutionary

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which factor is the primary contribution of ethology and evolutionary psychology?

• A) emphasis on children's biological nature
• B) empirical testing of hypotheses
• C) emphasis on the child's social environment
• D) emphasis on nutrition on development

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Odds Ratio

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Case-Control Study

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Obesity Status

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Matched Case-Control

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