Learning to dance or to use a computer is primarily a matter of
a. nurture.
b. nature.
c. heredity.
d. maturation.
A
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a. physical growth and development of the body, brain, and nervous system. b. organism's ability to adapt to changing conditions. c. sum of all the external conditions affecting development. d. transmission of physical and psychological characteristics from parent to offspring.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When educational administrators use test scores for accountability purposes, they are using test scores to
a. inform public policy and evaluation programs. b. determine positive or negative consequences for individuals. c. substantiate initiating, continuing, modifying, terminating, or expanding programs. d. provide benchmark data and monitor student progress over time.
Many theories of development do not address culture. Why does Bronfenbrenner's theory think that culture is so important? He recognizes that ______
a. cultural beliefs are the basis for many other conditions of children's development b. nearly everyone lives in a very similar culture c. culture should be factored out to determine what really influences development d. culture is damaging and can be devastating to a young child's development