Why Was Maturational Theory Eventually Discarded

question 143

Multiple Choice

Why was maturational theory eventually discarded?

• A)It failed to address the impact of environment on children's development.
• B)It overstated the impact of environment on children's development.
• C)It was too focused on learning and not enough on biology.
• D)It failed to address the impact of biology on children's development.

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