Professor Cortez Believes That Development Is Largely Due to Nature

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Multiple Choice

Professor Cortez believes that development is largely due to nature. Professor Cortez would argue that

• A) early intervention is of supreme importance for economically at-risk children.
• B) environmental factors have a greater impact on development than genetic factors.
• C) offering high-quality stimulation in infancy and toddlerhood is vital for favorable development.
• D) providing experiences aimed at promoting change is of little value.

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