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Why do we study child development?
To inform social policies that affect children
What is the reason for the long human childhood?
Human babies evolved to be born earlier with smaller brains
How does child development research relate to violent video games?
It suggests that the effect of playing violent video games is negligible
What does the large brain, narrow hips trade-off refer to?
The conflict between large brains, larger heads, and narrower hips
What is the reason for the extended development of the human brain after birth?
To allow the brain to develop to its full potential
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