When Someone Who Is a Recognized Authority in a Specialized

question 20

Multiple Choice

When someone who is a recognized authority in a specialized area states his/her opinion,this is considered as

• A)expert testimony.
• B)lay testimony.
• C)a literary quotation.
• D)individual opinion.

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Definitions:

Developmentalists

Experts who study the growth and development of humans throughout their lifespan.

Child Development

The study of how a child grows physically, cognitively, and emotionally from infancy through adolescence.

Prenatal Period

The stage of human development that occurs from conception until birth, covering all developmental processes in the womb.

Conception

The process of a sperm fertilizing an egg, leading to the formation of a zygote, marking the beginning of pregnancy.