Which of the Following Is TRUE of First-Born Children Compared

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of first-born children compared to later-born children?

• A) First-borns have lower scores on intelligence tests.
• B) First-borns are more willing to conform to parents' and adults' requests.
• C) First-borns are more innovative.
• D) First-borns are more popular with peers.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoing, sociable, energetic, and lively behaviors.

Fraternal Twins

Siblings born at the same time from different eggs, therefore sharing 50% of their genes, similar to ordinary siblings.

Fertilization

The process by which a sperm cell combines with an egg cell to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Egg Cells

Female reproductive cells or gametes in animals and plants; in humans, they are also known as ova.