A Belief in Phylogenic Continuity Is Necessary for Developmentalists to

question 159

Multiple Choice

A belief in phylogenic continuity is necessary for developmentalists to

• A) understand that prenatal experiences can affect adult development.
• B) predict rates of infant mortality.
• C) test hypotheses about human development on chimpanzees.
• D) comprehend how stem cells function.

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