Understanding Human Development and Gender Differences

What determines if a baby will be male or female?

• The mother's diet

• The time of conception

• The father's age

• The combination of chromosomes

What is the term used for individuals with atypical chromosome combinations?

• Binary

• Intersex

• Non-binary

• Transgender

At birth, boys are generally:

• The same size as girls

• Larger and heavier than girls

• More active than girls

• Smaller and lighter than girls

During childhood, girls tend to:

• Show less interest in people

• Have a better understanding of three-dimensional space

• Be more physically active

• Learn new languages faster

What significant change occurs in girls during puberty?

• They develop a deeper voice

• They start their menstrual periods

• They become less social

• They grow facial hair

What hormone increases in boys during puberty?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Testosterone

• Cortisol

What is a risk for women during their reproductive years?

• Increased aggression

• Physical and psychological consequences of pregnancy

• Higher chance of paternal fraud

• Shorter lifespan

What is a common concern for men regarding infidelity?

• Emotional betrayal

• Paternal fraud

• Losing social status

• Sharing family resources

At what age does women's fertility begin to decline significantly?

• Late forties

• Mid fifties

• Early twenties

• Early thirties

Why do men generally have a shorter lifespan than women?

• They have a lower chance of producing faulty sperm

• They are more likely to care about their health

• They have a higher risk of heart failure

• They live less risky lives