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Contemporary developmentalists focus on which question concerning nature and nurture?

A) Is nature the most important determinant of developmental change?
B) Is nurture the most important determinant of developmental change?
C) How do we explain the mechanisms by which nature and nurture interact to affect development?
D) Why is nurture most influential at certain developmental periods?

Developmental Change

The process of transformation and growth in various dimensions such as physical, emotional, and cognitive, across the human lifespan.

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Nurture

The influence of external factors such as environment, education, and social experience on personal development.

  • Understand the interaction between nature and nurture in development.
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