Practice Summary (3.11) - Human Development

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Question 1.
Define development.
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Think about both physical and emotional changes.
Question 2.
What does heredity refer to?
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Consider how traits are passed down.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'development' refer to?
- Only physical growth
- Only emotional growth
- Progressive changes throughout life
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Consider how we change from birth to old age.
4Question 4.
True or False: Development is solely influenced by genetic factors.
- True
- False
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Think about environmental influences in your own life.
Question 5.
Consider an individual raised in an environment that encourages creativity and risk-taking. Discuss how heredity may interact with this environment to influence the person's career choices later in life.
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Think of successful artists or entrepreneurs.
Question 6.
Discuss how changes in society can alter the expectations of developmental tasks at different stages.
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Consider historical events affecting societal norms.

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