If American Children Nicholas (A Boy) and Alexandra (A Girl)

question 172

Multiple Choice

If American children Nicholas (a boy) and Alexandra (a girl) are typical of other members of their sex, then you would predict that

• A) Nicholas would likely be more cooperative.
• B) Alexandra would show more interest in caring for an infant.
• C) Nicholas would be more cautious.
• D) Alexandra would be more likely to be learning disabled.

Understand bilingualism's impact on cognitive flexibility and self-esteem.

Define means-ends analysis and its role in problem-solving.

Recognize the influence of language on thought and perception.

Comprehend the use of symbols and hand signs in ape communication.

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Definitions:

Patrilineal Descent

Descent traced exclusively through the male line of ancestry to establish group membership.

Descent Group

A social group whose members talk about common ancestry through a line of descent that could be maternal, paternal, or both.

Patrilineal Descent

A system of lineage tracing in which an individual's family identity and inheritance are determined by the line of their father.

Patriline

A system of lineage or inheritance in which descent and inheritance rights are passed through the father's line.