According to the Text, Prior to About 1995, Most Developmental

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to the text, prior to about 1995, most developmental researchers believed that brain development during adolescence was __________; today most researchers believe that brain development during this period of the lifespan is_________.

• A) complete; still underway
• B) still underway; complete
• C) fast; slow
• D) complex, simple

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Definitions:

Bonding

The process of developing a close and emotionally significant relationship between individuals such as parents and their children, or between peers.

Recessive Gene

A type of gene that is not expressed in the phenotype unless two copies are present, one from each parent, as opposed to a dominant gene where only one copy is needed for expression.

Blue Eyes

A genetic trait characterized by the lack of melanin in the iris, resulting in blue-colored eyes.

Family Studies

Family studies is a multidisciplinary field that explores the dynamics, relationships, and structures within families and how these elements impact the individuals involved.