Which of the Following Best Describes the Physical Changes That

question 237

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the physical changes that take place during early childhood?

• A)Most children lose their baby fat and become more like adults in terms of their body proportions.
• B)Physical development occurs at a more rapid pace than it did in the first 3 years.
• C)Girls are slightly taller and heavier than boys.
• D)Cross-cultural comparisons have shown that only genetics plays a role in individual differences in height and weight.

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Definitions:

Laypeople

Individuals who are not experts or professionals in a particular field.

Synonyms

Words or phrases that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another in the same language.

Social Categories

Pertain to the classifications of individuals into groups based on shared characteristics such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status, which influence social interactions and perceptions.

Chromosomal Pattern

The arrangement and number of chromosomes within the nucleus of a cell, characteristic of a species, which influences genetic attributes.