While Assessing an 18-Month-Old Toddler,the Nurse Distinguishes Normal from Abnormal

question 17

Multiple Choice

While assessing an 18-month-old toddler,the nurse distinguishes normal from abnormal findings by remembering that Gesell's theory of development states

• A) "The developmental stage of the toddler is affected solely by environmental influence."
• B) "Developmental patterns are not affected by gene activity."
• C) "Skill development should be identical to that of other toddlers in the playroom."
• D) "Environmental influence does not affect the sequence of development."

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