Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Example of an Hypothesis

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best example of an hypothesis about human development?

• A) All the children in the high-scoring group were breast-fed as infants, which explains their higher levels of achievement.
• B) If breast milk is a superior supplement for infant brain development, then on psychological tests, children who were breast-fed as infants should perform better than children who were not breast-fed as infants.
• C) Human breast milk contains nutrients that are essential for the formation of neurons and synapses in an infant's developing brain.
• D) Cross-cultural studies have determined that human breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infant brain development.

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Definitions:

Expressed Genetic Traits

Observable characteristics or phenotypes of an organism that result from the interaction of its genetic makeup with the environment.

Genotype

Particular genetic makeup of an individual.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to specific sensory stimuli like heat, light, or touch.