Of the Following,which Has Contributed Most to the Progressive Lowering

question 79

Multiple Choice

Of the following,which has contributed most to the progressive lowering of the onset of menarche in American women?

• A) Older males tend to be attracted to much younger females.
• B) Improved health and nutrition lead to earlier maturity.
• C) Improved environmental quality and standard of living increases have led to earlier maturity.
• D) The gradual increase in minimum wage and financial equity between males and females.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others, influencing how information is perceived and processed.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on certain stimuli in the environment while ignoring others.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret sensory information to give meaning to their environment.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.