Regarding Handedness, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Regarding handedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Prenatal hand preferences persist for at least ten years after birth.
• B) Handedness appears to be influenced by a single gene on the Y chromosome.
• C) Forcing a left-handed child to use the right hand may create speech or reading problems.
• D) Two left-handed parents are more likely to have a left-handed child than two right-handed parents are.

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Definitions:

Fertility Rates

The average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime within a population.

Developing Countries

Nations with a lower level of industrialization, lower standards of living, and lower Human Development Index (HDI) compared to developed countries.

Women Employment

The participation of women in the workforce, contributing to various sectors and roles across the economy.

Low-Income Countries

Nations with a gross national income (GNI) per capita significantly lower than the global average.