In the context of human development, to what doesthe term plasticity refer?

A. Continuity and developmental changes
B. An adaptive re-organization during the life spanĀ 
C. The impact of prior generations
D. The interaction of biological and psychological systems


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. ritualized b. fulfilling c. normal d. orgasmic

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