Of These Late 19^th Century Developments, the One Which Most

question 51

Multiple Choice

Of these late 19^th century developments, the one which most improved the daily lives of the average population was

• A)the internal combustion engine.
• B)the application of electrical power.
• C)the steam locomotive.
• D)the opening of the Suez Canal.
• E)the transcontinental railroad in America.

Understand the basic research methods used in human development studies.

Recognize the influence of heredity and environment on human behavior.

Identify major theories and perspectives in psychology including Freud's psychoanalytic theory, Erikson's psychosocial development, and Vygotsky's sociocultural theory.

Understand the nature-nurture controversy and its implications for human development.

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Definitions:

National-Average Poverty Rates

The proportion of the population that lives below the poverty line, averaged across a nation, indicating the level of economic hardship and inequality.

Hispanics

A demographic group in the United States and other countries, often characterized by a heritage, language, or culture related to Spain or Spanish-speaking Latin American countries.

Foreign-Born Noncitizens

Foreign-born noncitizens are individuals born outside of a given country who have not acquired citizenship by naturalization within that country.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, where some individuals earn significantly more than others.