Asked by Andres Cisneros on May 26, 2024

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Environmental or experiential factors that help define individual differences in development include all of the following EXCEPT

A) genetic inheritance.
B) socioeconomic status.
C) ethnicity.
D) historical events.

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining certain traits and predispositions.

Socioeconomic Status

A combined measure based on an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Ethnicity

A category of identification based on common nationality, cultural heritage, traditions, and language.

  • Identify the distinctions between maturation and environmental factors in the context of development.
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Zayan SardarJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Genetic inheritance is not an environmental or experiential factor, but rather a biological factor that is predetermined before birth. The other options listed are all external factors that can contribute to individual differences in development.