The Long Period of Dependency in Human Development __________

question 100

Multiple Choice

The long period of dependency in human development __________.

• A) is about as long as periods of dependency in most other mammals
• B) seems well suited to learning and cultural transmission of knowledge
• C) seems primarily to serve the purpose of allowing sensory abilities to develop fully
• D) means that the child's behavior is either random or reflexive for the first several years

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Definitions:

Domesticates

Plants or animals that have been selectively bred and genetically modified by humans over generations to live alongside them, often for the purpose of food, clothing, or work.

Seasonally

Pertains to changes, events, or patterns that occur at specific times of the year, typically related to natural cycles of the Earth's climate system.

Substantial Housing

Housing that is solidly built and provides adequate shelter and living conditions, meeting the basic physical and safety needs of its inhabitants.

Food Production

The processes involved in cultivating crops and raising livestock to produce food for consumption.