A recessive gene exerts its influence only if it is the stronger gene.

Brian, 10 months old, is brought into the emergency room by his parents. Brian had become unconscious after his father shook him for several minutes in a fit of anger and frustration at his constant crying. The doctor examines Brian and concludes that in view of the swelling and hemorrhaging of his brain, it is likely that Brian has:

Which of the following is a type of intelligence identified in Robert J. Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence?

The first stage in Erickson’s theory is:

Why do females have higher rates of depression than do males?

A girl’s first menstruation is called menarche.

A young child might be heard saying, “That tree pushed the leaf off and it fell down.” The child’s belief that the tree is capable of action is referred to as _____.

Mariah has given birth to a baby girl. Even one month after delivery, she is experiencing very strong feelings of sadness and anxiety. She is so morose that she is having trouble coping with daily tasks. Mariah is most likely suffering from:

 The double disadvantage suffered by ethnic minority adolescents consists of poverty and prejudice.

Lindsay’s body does not produce enough insulin, causing an abnormal metabolism of sugar. She is receiving insulin treatment. Lindsay has: