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laurencescou

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According to evolutionary developmentalists, why is an extended childhood necessary?
 
  a. to allow time for them to make observations of others
  b. to develop sufficient attachments to others
  c. to learn the complexities of human social communities
  d. to best prepare for adulthood

Question 2

Which of the following is not a principle of evolutionary developmental psychology?
 
  a. Children are very flexible in adapting to new contexts.
  b. Development is constrained by both genetic and environmental factors.
  c. Many aspects of childhood serve as preparations for adulthood
  d. Natural selection works only in early stages of development.


wergv

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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