Suppose That the Plasticity Principle Did Not Apply to Development

question 128

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the plasticity principle did not apply to development.How would this change our understanding of a child's abilities?

• A)Children with cognitive disabilities could be taught many skills.
• B)Children who grow up in poor environments would suffer inevitably from their deficiencies.
• C)Parental training would be vital for all children to develop normally.
• D)Sex differences in children's behaviour would be nonexistent.

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