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Name and briefly describe the three basic principles of counting.

Your friend insists that gender differences in behavior are due totally to socialization — that if you treat males and females exactly the same, there will be no differences between them. You disagree, arguing that biology has some influence on gender differences.  What research evidence would you cite to support your claim? (include 2 of them)

Name and briefly describe some common disorders (four) associated with recessive alleles.

Memory strategies are techniques or activities that improve remembering. Name and briefly discuss different memory strategies that people use (at least 3).

What does the Apgar score measure?  Consider the following newborn:  Philip is a 6 pound, 7 ounce boy whose pulse is 108.  His hands and feet are blue.  His grasp is weak.   He has been crying loudly.  He made a weird face when his reflexes were tested but he did not sneeze or cough.  What would Philip’s overall Apgar score be?  Show your work – explain how you got your answer.

Marcia studied identity development in adolescents. He documented four identity statuses which reflect the progress adolescents take in formulating mature identities.  Describe each status.  How do individuals typically go through these states?

Describe three skills that underlie prosocial behavior.

Name and describe one disorder caused by an abnormal number of sex chromosomes that affects only males.  In addition, name and describe one disorder caused by an abnormal number of sex chromosomes that affects only females.

Name and briefly explain Kohlberg’s three levels of moral reasoning making sure to identify and describe each of the stages under each level.

Name and describe four infant behavioral states.