Many different factors affect growth and development. For ...

[j.rubin]

Many different factors affect growth and development. For example, why does one child have blonde hair and blue eyes while another child has brown hair and green eyes?
 
  A) Childhood illnesses
  B) Genetic inheritance
  C) Prenatal influences
  D) Maternal nutrition

Question 2

According to Erikson, normal adolescent behavior includes trying on new roles and possibly even rebelling. What is the purpose of this behavior in adolescents?
 
  A) To establish a sense of security
  B) To establish a sense of identity
  C) To gain autonomy
  D) To avoid inferiority

[verrinzo]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

At conception, every human receives an equal number of chromosomes from each parent. Physical characteristics, such as height, bone size, and eye and hair color, are inherited from our family of origin.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B

According to Erikson, the developmental task for adolescents is identity versus role confusion. Trying on new roles and even rebelling are normal behaviors as the adolescent acquires a sense of self and decides what direction to take in life. The other choices are not appropriate for adolescents.