When a 1990 Gallup Survey Asked Respondents Whether Upbringing or Biology

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a 1990 Gallup survey asked respondents whether upbringing or biology accounted for gender differences,

• A)most said "upbringing."
• B)most said "biology."
• C)nearly equal numbers said "upbringing" and "biology."
• D)most men said "biology," and most women said "upbringing."

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Definitions:

Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of body position and movement.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, which receives partially digested food from the stomach and begins further digestion and nutrient absorption.

Hunger

A physical sensation or condition that indicates the need to eat, driven by the body's requirement for nutritional intake.

Homeostatic Mechanism

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