Sociocultural theory:
a. illuminates the interplay between genetics and development.
b. teaches that people are social beings who are affected by the cultures in which they live.
c. explores the importance of the unconscious on child development.
d. explains how one's genes interact with one's environment.
Question 2
Michael was born with cataracts in both eyes. What can you tell his parents about the possibility of recovery as it relates to sensitive periods in brain development?
A) Michael should not have corrective surgery until adulthood, as earlier surgery may permanently damage his eyes.
B) The longer cataract surgery is postponed beyond infancy, the less complete the recovery in visual skills.
C) Corrective surgery should be postponed until early childhood so that Michael can fully recover his visual skills.
D) There is only a slight chance that corrective surgery can repair Michaels severe impairment.
Mechanisms that convey positional information during embryonic development.
Conventional symbols used in pedigrees - Genetics
Cortical Development
Set-Point Theory
Development of the Reproductive Systems
Fetal Development