Theorists who emphasize plasticity argue that ________.
A. early experiences establish a lifelong pattern of behavior
B. heredity has the most influence on behavior
C. children who are high or low in a characteristic will remain so at later ages
D. development is open to change in response to influential experiences
Answer: D
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