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student77

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on: Jun 20, 2018
From about ages 10 to 13, girls typically surpass boys in:
 
  a. Height
  b. Weight
  c. Both
  d. Neither

Question 2

Define and provide various explanations of the secular trend in physical growth. Are there health and/or psychosocial consequences for children who are short in stature? Why should we be cautious about these assumptions?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Secular trends since the 1800s indicate that children are taller and heavier. Answers should include
environmental, genetic, and evolutionary arguments. Short stature children rarely show psychosocial
deficits, but some studies indicate academic underachievement associated with greater economic
disadvantage.


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