Asked by Sheri Hladky on May 22, 2024

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Ruthann has a condition called congenital adrenal hyperplasia,which has caused her to

A) prefer the gender-specific behavior of other girls.
B) prefer the type of rough-and-tumble play activities that boys generally prefer.
C) show decreased spatial skill orientation.
D) seek out female playmates and reject playing with boys.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

A group of genetic conditions limiting hormone production in the adrenal glands.

Gender-specific Behavior

Gender-specific behavior refers to actions or patterns of activity that society or culture traditionally associates with a particular gender.

Rough-and-tumble

A form of play that involves physical activities such as running, wrestling, and rolling, common among children and certain animal species.

  • Understand the function of hormones in embryonic development and their impact on gender-specific behavior differences.
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Sandy IbrahimMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can lead to higher levels of androgens in females, which might influence them to prefer activities typically associated with boys, such as rough-and-tumble play.