AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The automatic and sequential process of development that results from genetic signals
A
Maturation
B
Assimilation
C
Accommodation
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maturation is the automatic and sequential process of development that results from genetic signals. A critical period is a stage or point in development during which a person is best suited to learn a particular skill or behavior pattern.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maturation refers to the sequential characteristic of biological growth and development. The biological changes occur in sequential order and give children new abilities. Changes in the brain and nervous system account largely for maturation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maturation refers to a sequence of biological events occurring within the child. True. Each child moves through development at his or her own rate. True. Brain development occurs most rapidly during the first three years of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Growth is the physical and quantifiable process in development. An example being the change in height., you get physically taller and is measurable. Maturation is the development of individual and behavioral characteristics through growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -human development, the process of growth and change that takes place between birth and maturity.

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