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audragclark

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When young Melvin's mother hands him to a friend of hers, he looks up, smiles, and offers no real objection to being held by a stranger. Melvin's mother often brags that, he is such a good, easy baby.. According to your textbook, Melvin's mother is making an observation about his ____.
 
  a. personality
 b. temperament
  c. reflexes
 d. adjustment

Question 2

Studies of Japanese, Swiss, and American children showed that
 
  a. overweight children became overweight adults regardless of where they lived.
  b. poor healthcare in the U.S., but not in other countries, contributed to obesity.
  c. children in the U.S. did not become obese adults, but those in other countries did.
  d. becoming obese as an adult varied by culture.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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