Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Individual Variations in Physical

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes individual variations in physical growth and development?

• A)Individual rates of development contribute to differences in areas such as cognition.
• B)Rates of physical growth and development are universal.
• C)There are few if any meaningful cultural and subcultural variations in physical growth and development.
• D)Individual variation in physical growth and development is controlled solely by hereditary factors.

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