Regarding Handedness, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 60

Multiple Choice

Regarding handedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)People with inconsistent handedness (as opposed to consistent left-handers) may be at risk for more immune-related diseases.
• B)Left-handed persons have a higher incidence of allergies and learning disorders.
• C)Individualistic cultures have half as many left-handed persons as collectivist cultures.
• D)Environmental factors, such as learning, birth traumas, and social pressure to use the right hand can affect which hand you end up favoring.

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