Judith Cates, Profiled in the Feature Box, Is Unusual Because

question 60

Multiple Choice

Judith Cates, profiled in the feature box, is unusual because:

• A)she had twins while in her late 50s.
• B)she delivered sextuplets.
• C)she delivered a baby while undergoing a sex change operation to be a man.
• D)she did not know she was pregnant until she delivered a baby.
• E)she had a baby at the age of 11.

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Definitions:

Heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring through the genes.

Continuous And Discontinuous

Concepts in developmental psychology representing two different views of how change occurs; continuous implying gradual, cumulative change, and discontinuous suggesting distinct stages of development.

Childhood

The period of a human's life from birth to puberty, characterized by growth, development, and learning.

Adulthood

The period of life when an individual is fully grown and has reached maturity, typically considered to begin at the age of 18 or 21.