There Are Interesting Cultural Differences in the Use of Physical

question 149

Multiple Choice

There are interesting cultural differences in the use of physical punishment during early childhood.For African American children,the more physical punishment they received during early childhood,the ____.

• A)greater the likelihood that they would be aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
• B)less likely they would be aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
• C)the more likely they would be depressed and psychologically damaged as adults
• D)the less likely that these children would graduate from high school

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Definitions:

Nature-Nurture Controversy

The debate over the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to the development of individual characteristics and behaviors.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

Nutrition

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Chronosystem

The environmental changes that occur over time and have an effect on the child.