Denise and Carla Both Place a High Value on Good

question 10

Multiple Choice

Denise and Carla both place a high value on good health. Denise is an internal and Carla is an external. We would predict that

• A) Denise will probably be in better health than Carla.
• B) Carla will probably be in better health than Denise.
• C) Both will probably be equally healthy and healthier than the average person their age.
• D) Both will probably be equally healthy and less healthy than the average person their age.

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Definitions:

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that covers the period from around 6 to 12 years of age, characterized by significant cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Shared Activities

Activities that are done together with others, fostering social interactions and cooperation.

Nonshared Environmental Factors

Components of the environment that differ between siblings, contributing to their behavioral and developmental differences.

Shared Environmental Factors

Elements within an environment that individuals are exposed to similarly, influencing their development or behavior collectively.