There are nonbiological explanations for the sex differences accounted for by the brain lateralization hypothesis. Masculinized play activities, such as playing video games, have been demonstrated to
a. decrease the rapid lateralization of the brain in females.
b. increase visual-spatial abilities in males and females.
c. hinder visual-spatial functioning in boys.
d. increase verbal functioning in girls.
Question 2Jocelyn, a psychologist, is assessing a baby's abilities, including responsiveness to objects in the environment. Jocelyn is probably using the
a. Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. c. Lamaze Scale.
b. Newborn Reflexive Battery. d. Apgar Scale.
Question 3Brain lateralization has been used to explain the observed sex differences in visual-spatial skills. Which of the following is not a premise of the brain lateralization hypothesis?
a. Rapid maturation of the brain produces less eventual lateralization of the brain.
b. Verbal skills develop sooner than visual-spatial skills.
c. Verbal processing in both hemispheres rather than in just one hemisphere improves visual-spatial processing.
d. Girls' brains mature more quickly than boys' brains.
Question 4The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is performed several ________ after birth.
a. minutes c. days
b. hours d. weeks
Question 5Rapid maturation of the brain is assumed to produce
a. poorer verbal skills. c. more lateralization.
b. stronger visual-spatial skills. d. less lateralization.
Question 6Which of the following is NOT a measure on the Apgar Scale?
a. organ development c. respiratory effort
b. heart rate d. color
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