Preschoolers do not understand why puns are funny because they have not yet developed the ability to
A) handle unconventional word meanings.
B) extend language meanings through metaphor.
C) deal with word meanings on an entirely verbal plane.
D) appreciate the multiple meanings of words.
D
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A) Low levels of serotonin are related to high levels of aggression and impulsivity. B) High levels of serotonin are related to high levels of aggression and impulsivity. C) Serotonin makes people more likely to abuse substances, increasing the likelihood of their committing suicide. D) Suicide attempts increase the level of serotonin in the brain, making suicide more likely.
The likelihood of establishing a romantic relationship in early adolescence is related to
a. the size of the same-sex peer group to which one belongs. b. the size of the mixed-sex peer group to which one belongs. c. the status of the person in his or her group. d. the size of the school that one attends.