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V@ndy87 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Most aspects of development are clearly influenced by both nature and nurture. Thinking specifically about physical growth and development, describe at least one way in which nature influences development, and at least one way in which nurture influences development.

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Question 2

Some developmentalists have proposed stage theories to describe the changes they observe in growing children. By stage, they mean:

a. A worrisome characteristic that temporarily appears in some children's development
b. An episode in which a child acts in ways very different from his or her general personality
c. A period of development in which certain ways of thinking or behaving are typical
d. An age range in which most youngsters are likely to exhibit irritable or unruly behavior

vseab · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The influence of nature is seen, for example, in genetic influences on skin color, height, certain physical abnormalities (e.g., Down syndrome), appearance of gender-related characteristics, and the specific timing of puberty. The influence of nurture is seen in the effects of good or inadequate nutrition, as well as in the ways in which environmental toxins, illness, or injury might delay or disrupt physical development.

Answer to Question 2

C