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strangeaffliction

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Which of the following is a problem with the Previc theory?
 
  a) The theory predicts that one third of all babies would be left-handed.
  b) Fetal position is not related to head-turning or reaching behaviours.
  c) The statistical data does not support the theory.
  d) The experimental data does not support the theory.
  e) All of the above.

Question 2

How does the developmental instability (DI) theory differ from most genetic theories of lateralization?
 
  a) It proposes that variations in functional/anatomical asymmetries are outcomes of developmental instability.
  b) It proposes that the testosterone levels differ depending on developmental instability.
  c) It proposes that being left-handed is unnatural and due to a trauma in the womb.
  d) It proposes that nutrition is a main factor in whether or not a child is lefthanded or asymmetrically different.
  e) It proposes that functional abnormalities are naturally occurring due to evolution.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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