An "Organizing Effect" of Hormones Can Be Seen in

question 80

Multiple Choice

An "organizing effect" of hormones can be seen in

• A)the masculinizing of sexual behaviour of female animals who have been administered testosterone prenatally.
• B)the way male animals have rejected females of the species when given extra testosterone prenatally.
• C)the increase in fertility that occurred among females who were given estrogen postmenstrually.
• D)spinal cord injuries when the person is no longer able to respond sexually to tactile stimuli.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Processes

The means by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Cephalocaudal Development

A pattern of growth where development proceeds from the head downwards through the body.

Toddler

A child who walks with short, uncertain steps.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially those in the first four weeks after birth, emphasizing early developmental and care needs.