Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Relationship

question 11

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between IQ and breastfeeding?

• A) As a group, children who are breastfed have higher IQs than those who are not, but the benefits of breastfeeding to an individual child varies with his or her genetics.
• B) Breastfeeding does not have a significant effect on child IQ, because IQ is nearly completely determined by the child's genetics.
• C) Mothers who breastfeed their infants have higher IQs than those who do not, so the higher IQs of breastfed children is probably related to genetics.
• D) Breastfeeding raises the IQ of children regardless of their genetic makeup.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect other tissues.

Puberty

A developmental stage where an individual undergoes physical changes leading to sexual maturity and the capability of reproduction.

Role Confusion

Uncertainty about one's place or identity within society or one's personal life.

Delay Of Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later, often greater, reward.