Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes Current Knowledge of the Differences

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes current knowledge of the differences in average mental ability test scores (during adulthood) between persons who were breastfed as infants and persons who were not?

• A)Persons who were breastfed as infants score higher on mental ability tests,and this is because the nutritional advantages of breast-feeding cause infants to grow up to be smarter.
• B)Persons who were breastfed as infants score higher on mental ability tests,and this is because the mother/infant contact of breast-feeding causes infants to grow up to be smarter.
• C)Persons who were breastfed as infants score higher on mental ability tests,and this is because smarter mothers are more likely both to breast-feed and also to have smarter children.
• D)Persons who were breastfed as infants do not score any higher (or any lower)on mental ability tests.
• E)Persons who were breastfed as infants actually score lower on mental ability tests.

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Explain the concept and application of problem-solving strategies in animals.

Describe habituation and its importance in animal behavior.

Differentiate between operant conditioning and classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Inequity

The lack of fairness or justice in situations, distributions, or treatments.

Disparity

A great difference or inequality between two or more elements.

MAP-IT Construct

A framework used in public health to Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, and Track health initiatives.

Assess

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something through examination or analysis.