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Normative Influences in Development

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Which of the following best describes nonnormative influences?

Unusual events that happen to a particular person or a typical event that happens at an unusual time of life (correct)

Highly similar influences for people in a particular age group

Events that affect many people similarly

Significant events that shape the behavior and attitudes of a historical generation

What is the difference between a historical generation and an age cohort?

A historical generation is strongly influenced by a major historical event while an age cohort is a group of people born at about the same time (correct)

A historical generation is a group of people born at about the same time while an age cohort is strongly influenced by a major historical event

There is no difference between a historical generation and an age cohort

A historical generation is affected by food insecurity while an age cohort is shaped by normative age-graded influences

Which type of influence are World War II and COVID-19 examples of?

Normative age-graded influences

Nonnormative influences

Normative history-graded influences (correct)

Normative and nonnormative influences

What is imprinting?

A critical period in early development when a young animal forms an attachment to the first moving object it sees Signup and view all the answers

What do sensitive periods refer to?

Times in development when a person is particularly open to certain kinds of experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the controversy surrounding critical periods in humans?

The concept of critical periods in humans is controversial due to the many aspects of development that show great plasticity Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of intersectionality primarily focused on?

How different identities combine to create differences in discrimination and privilege Signup and view all the answers

How does development show plasticity as described in the text?

Abilities can improve through training and practice Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of multidimensional development imply?

Development occurs with multiple interacting dimensions at the same time Signup and view all the answers

How do nonnormative influences impact human development as discussed in the text?

They can cause individuals to gain in one area while losing in others Signup and view all the answers