Which of the Following Is True of First-Born Children Compared

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of first-born children compared to later-born children?

• A)First-borns have lower scores on intelligence tests.
• B)First-borns are more willing to conform to parents' and adults' requests.
• C)First-borns are more innovative.
• D)First-borns are more popular with peers.

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Definitions:

Codominance

A genetic scenario where two alleles of a gene are expressed equally in the phenotype of the organism.

Polygenic

Relating to or resulting from the influence of multiple genes, especially with regard to traits that exhibit a continuous distribution in the population.

Skin Color

The pigmentation of the skin, primarily determined by genetic inheritance influencing the amount and type of melanin produced.

Height

The measurement of someone or something from base to top or from the ground to a designated top point, expressing vertical dimension.