Developmentalists Seek to

question 11

Multiple Choice

Developmentalists seek to

• A) describe, but not predict child development.
• B) explain, but not predict child development.
• C) describe and explain, but not predict child development.
• D) describe, explain, and predict child development.

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Definitions:

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder resulting in a deficiency in the enzyme responsible for breaking down phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the body unless managed by diet.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins developed from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two embryos with exactly the same genetic material.

Heritable

Characteristics or traits that can be passed from parents to their offspring through genes.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder resulting from the body's inability to process part of a protein called phenylalanine, which can lead to intellectual disabilities if untreated.