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The ________ principle of growth and development states that different body systems grow independent of one another and develop at different rates of growth.

The fetus develops fingers and toes between 28 and 54 days after conception.  This is an example of:

Which approach to the study of human development is credited to Bronfenbrenner?

An individual’s genetic inherited potential is called the ____ while a person’s actual appearance and behavior is called the ________.

Using the ecological systems model, family members, peers and friends are part of an individual’s :

An individual’s phenotype is dependent upon:

The age of viability is the:

A common side effect of this malnutrition disease that affects children is demonstrated by extremely thin arms and legs and large, swollen abdomens and bellies.  This condition is called:

Parents who believe in the importance of __________ as it relates to development are likely to spend a great deal of time and money trying to find the best school for their children.

One example of a _______ is language learning.  If it does not occur between one and three years of age, it may still develop, but be impaired in some important way.