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__ % of humans have left hemisphere dominance. |
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95 % of humans have left hemisphere dominance. |
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__ % of humans have right hemisphere dominance. |
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4 % of humans have right hemisphere dominance. |
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__ % of humans have equal dominance between right and left hemispheres. |
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1 % of humans have equal dominance between right and left hemispheres. |
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If an infant is early to develop a motor skill, they are (more/less) likely to develop subsequent skills early as well. |
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If an infant is early to develop a motor skill, they are more likely to develop subsequent skills early as well. |
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How can skills, such as walking, be predicted? |
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By observing family members. (How can skills, such as walking, be predicted?) |
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Does the sequence in skill development differ amongst cultures? |
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No, skill development is the same in all cultures. They may differ in minor ways from the typical pattern. |
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What type(s) of development are genetically predetermined? |
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Language & aging. (What type(s) of development are genetically predetermined?) |
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It is possible to increase/decrease life expectancy through selective breeding by __ %. |
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It is possible to increase/decrease life expectancy through selective breeding by 25 %. |
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Modern medicine has caused infant mortality rate to ________ and has increased adult lifespan up to ____ years. |
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Modern medicine has caused infant mortality rate to decrease and has increased adult lifespan up to five years. |
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What type specific genetic diseases discussed in class are humans at risk for? |
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Cardiovascular disease (What type of specific genetic diseases discussed in class are humans at risk for?) |
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What are SIX environmental factors in aging? |
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1) Smoking, 2) Drug use, 3) High cholesterol, 4) Culture, 5) Socio-economic Status, 6) Industrial Risks |
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What are THREE risks of smoking associated with aging? |
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1) Increased blood pressure, 2) Decreased oxygen content, 3) Adds negative chemicals to the body |
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What are the industrial risks of aging? |
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Hazardous chemicals in the work place (i.e. Black lung, etc) |
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How is a person's diet an important environmental factor in aging? |
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Unhealthy diet leads to high cholesterol. |
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What are SIX ways that culture affects aging? |
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1) Alcohol consumption, 2) Age of sexual activity, 3) Number of children born, 4) Types of diet, 5) Level of education, 6) Level of medical care available |
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