Benoit Is Interested in Studying the Effects of Various Biological

question 139

Multiple Choice

Benoit is interested in studying the effects of various biological forces on human development. Which topic is probably of least interest to him?

• A) cognition
• B) brain maturation
• C) menopause
• D) exercise

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