Johnny Has Begun to Develop Pubic Hair and His Genitals

question 87

Multiple Choice

Johnny has begun to develop pubic hair and his genitals have shown increased development, while Bill has not yet experienced the same changes.Based on cultural differences in development noted in your textbook, Johnny is likely __________ and Bill is likely __________.

• A)White; African American
• B)African American; White
• C)Asian American; Hispanic American
• D)Hispanic American; Asian American

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Definitions:

Range of Reaction

A theory suggesting that genetic potential sets certain limits on the expression of traits, but the environment determines where within those limits an individual will fall.

Epigenesis

The process through which the genotype interacts with the environment to guide development, affecting gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

Passive Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables where changes in one variable occur alongside but are not directly caused by changes in the other.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.