In the Science of Human Development, "Nature" Refers to _____

question 132

Multiple Choice

In the science of human development, "nature" refers to _____.

• A) the genes that people inherit
• B) environmental influences
• C) patterns of development
• D) developmental differences

Recognize the implications of late paternal age on the risk of autism spectrum disorder due to genetic mutations.

Identify different approaches to understanding child development (e.g., Piaget’s cognitive development stages versus Vygotsky’s social cultural theory).

Understand the dimensions of sexuality and their significance in sexual health.

Recognize the importance of sexual health and the factors that contribute to it.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable in an experiment.

Deterministic Model

A mathematical model in which outcomes are precisely determined through known relationships among states and events, without any randomness.

Probabilistic Model

A mathematical representation of a random system that is characterized by probabilities and randomness.

Y-Intercept

The point at which a line or curve intersects the y-axis of a coordinate system.