What differs between the older understanding of maturation and the newer versionA) We now know that maturation is simply the systematic unfolding of a genetic program. B) We now know that maturation requires the active participation of the infant. C) Recent evidence suggests that maturation is more of a blank slate than previously believed. D) Recent evidence suggests that developmental norms need to be revised to accommodate the effects of preschool and day care.

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What differs between the older understanding of maturation and the newer versionA)  We now know that maturation is simply the systematic unfolding of a genetic program. B)  We now know that maturation requires the active participation of the infant. C)  Recent evidence suggests that maturation is more of a blank slate than previously believed. D)  Recent evidence suggests that developmental norms need to be revised to accommodate the effects of preschool and day care.

Mariana Cabrera · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The older understanding of maturation was that it was solely driven by genetics and did not require the active participation of the infant. The newer understanding acknowledges that the infant plays an active role in their own development, such as through exploration and interaction with their environment. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately reflect the differences between the older and newer views of maturation.

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