If We Take a Developmental Systems Approach in Looking at the Effects

question 39

Multiple Choice

If we take a developmental systems approach in looking at the effects of formal education on children's development, we must conclude that the quality of children's classroom experiences is influenced:

• A) Primarily by what teachers do in the classroom
• B) Primarily by how children think about classroom material
• C) Both by classroom events and by what children themselves do
• D) Largely by things that have happened to children in the past

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

Nongenetic influences on a gene’s expression, such as stress, nutrition, and so forth.

Genetic Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often leading to the manifestation of a particular trait or characteristic.

Early Experiences

Influential events or situations encountered in childhood that can have long-lasting effects on an individual's development and behavior.

Heritability Coefficient

A statistical estimate that indicates the proportion of variance in a particular trait within a population that can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.