Children's growth and speed of development is
A) influenced solely by genetic factors.
B) influenced only by dietary factors.
C) influenced by both dietary and genetic factors.
D) highly canalized, so it is not subject to external influences.
Question 2If a child is a late developer, he
A) will continue to lag behind other children his age.
B) will eventually catch up to other children his age.
C) will eventually surpass other children his age.
D) may catch up, lag behind, or surpass other children his age.
Question 3If a child achieves a particular developmental milestone early, such as taking her first steps when she's only 4 months old, her parents should
A) understand that their child is very special and hire a coach to develop her physical skills.
B) have a neuropsychologist test her for brain abnormalities.
C) hire an experienced nanny to work one-on-one with her until she's back on a normal developmental track.
D) not worry or get too excited because this is most likely just normal variation.
Question 4If a child does not achieve a particular capacity or behavior, such as taking her first steps on time but rather several weeks or months late, her parents should
A) take her to a pediatrician.
B) have a neuropsychologist test her for brain abnormalities.
C) hire an experienced nanny to work one-on-one with her until she's back on a normal developmental track.
D) not worry because this is most likely just normal variation.
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