PSYC 307: Human Growth and Development Quiz
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Why do people in the neighborhood treat Esther as the senior?

  • Because she is more extroverted
  • Because she shares physical resemblance with her father (correct)
  • Because she is biologically older
  • Because she is healthier than her brother
  • What is the reason for Percy's frequent health challenges?

  • He has a different genetic makeup compared to his sister (correct)
  • His maternal grandmother's genetic influence is dominant
  • He has a recessive allele for blue eyes
  • He shares a similar behavioral trait with his father
  • Why does Percy's self-esteem get affected?

  • Because he has hemophilia
  • Because he has a recessive allele for blue eyes
  • Because people in the neighborhood treat his sister as the senior (correct)
  • Because he is extroverted
  • What is the reason for Percy's resemblance to his maternal grandmother?

    <p>He has a similar physical appearance to her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Esther's personality?

    <p>She is extroverted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not true about Percy and Esther?

    <p>They have the same personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Human Growth and Development: Case Study of Percy and Esther

    • Percy and Esther, siblings born to Mr. Ashong, exhibit distinct physical and behavioral characteristics due to genetic differences despite having the same parents.

    Inheritance and Physical Characteristics

    • Esther physically resembles her father, Mr. Ashong, but has a contrasting behavior, being extroverted whereas Mr. Ashong is introverted.
    • Percy lacks a striking resemblance to both his father and mother, but shares blue eyes and skin complexion with his maternal grandmother.

    Health Challenges and Self-Esteem

    • Percy suffers from hemophilia and has been hospitalized multiple times, facing more health challenges compared to Esther.
    • Esther's physical appearance leads people in their neighborhood to treat her as the senior, affecting Percy's self-esteem.

    Biological Age and Inheritance

    • Esther can be described as biologically older due to her dominant genes, whereas Percy's recessive genes may contribute to his health challenges.
    • Percy's maternal grandmother's genetic influence is evident in his blue eyes, inherited through her allele.

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    Test your understanding of human growth and development from infancy to adolescence with this quiz based on a case study of Mr. Ashong's children. Answer questions on physical and behavioral traits, and their implications on human development.

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