Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Girls' and Boys

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding girls' and boys' physical development during middle childhood?

• A)Boys are more advanced than girls in the development of fine motor coordination.
• B)Boys are more advanced than girls in their rate of growth in height.
• C)Boys perform worse than girls in activities that require strength and speed.
• D)Girls are more advanced than boys in skeletal and muscular maturation,which makes girls more coordinated.

---

Definitions:

Personality Development

The process through which a person's distinct patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion evolve over time.

Genetics

The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms, explaining how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Twin Study

A study examining twins raised apart and together, usually to explore whether characteristics are caused by genetics or environment.

Nature-Versus-Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities (nature) versus personal experiences (nurture) in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.