Video Activity 1.1: Sociocultural Influences on Development: DesegregationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 24, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:As discussed in your textbook, an important context that influences our development is the time period in which we live. Growing up during desegregation, which affected the entire Washington family, is an example of ______.

A. plasticity
B. a normative event
C. a history-graded influence
D. the multidirectionality of development


Answer: C

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