Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

1. Why might Bono’s family, friends, and fans react negatively to her decision to 
become a man?
2. How is Bono’s transsexualism diff erent from lesbianism?
3. Why do you think Bono believed herself to be a lesbian before deciding that she was 
really a man?
4. What diffi
culties might Bono encounter in her journey to become male?
Epilogue
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C H A P T E R 1 2 
Development
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Key Concepts for Chapter 12
How do psychologists study the degree to which 
development is an interaction of hereditary and 
environmental factors? 
What are the major competencies of newborns?
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What are the milestones of physical and social 
development during childhood?
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How does 
cognitive development proceed during childhood? 
What major physical, social, and cognitive transitions 
characterize adolescence? 
M O D U L E 3 5
M O D U L E 3 6
M O D U L E 3 7
M O D U L E 3 8
M O D U L E 3 9
Nature and Nurture: The Enduring 
Developmental Issue
Determining the Relative Infl uence of 
Nature and Nurture
Developmental Research Techniques
Prenatal Development: