Sidorowicz and Lunney (1980) Asked Adults to Play with a 10-Month-Old

question 109

Multiple Choice

Sidorowicz and Lunney (1980) asked adults to play with a 10-month-old infant they did not know.Some were told that the infant was female while others were told the infant was male.All were given a rubber football, a doll, and a teething ring to play with.What did the researchers find with regard to how the adults played with the infant?

• A)Adults played with the child using all of the toys regardless of the sex of the infant.
• B)Adult males did not like to play with the infant.
• C)Adults played with the child using the toys they thought were appropriate for the named sex.
• D)Adult females only played with the doll regardless of the sex of the infant.

Understand the relationship between psychological factors and physical health, including how stress and personality types affect susceptibility to illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

Describe the role and components of the immune system in defending against illness.

Recognize the importance of psychological therapy in treating physical illnesses such as cancer.

Explain the contribution of lifestyle factors, including smoking and diet, to health outcomes.

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