Neurological Research That Involves the Brain and Head Size of People

question 8

Multiple Choice

Neurological research that involves the brain and head size of people with autism strongly suggests that for many

• A)their brains are larger than average at birth.
• B)their brains increase in size after about age five years.
• C)their brains grow suddenly and excessively in the first two years of life.
• D)their brains reach maximum size around age two or three years.

Recognize the age by which children develop a preference for same-sex playmates and the implications for gender identity.

Examine the role of evolutionary theory in the development of gender roles.

Assess the prevalence of sexual activity in adolescence and its social implications.

Identify the characteristics of successful marriages and how couples navigate challenges.

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Definitions:

Freedom

The ability or authority to do, say, or think whatever one desires freely and without limitations.

Social Justice

A concept regarding fair and just relations between the individual and society, measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social privileges.

Fair Deal

A set of domestic reforms proposed by U.S. President Harry S. Truman in 1949, including civil rights, healthcare, and education improvements.

Taft-Hartley Act

A 1947 U.S. federal law that restricted the activities and power of labor unions, formally known as the Labor Management Relations Act.