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What does heredity primarily encompass in the context of growth?
What does heredity primarily encompass in the context of growth?
Which of the following best describes one of the roles of heredity in growth?
Which of the following best describes one of the roles of heredity in growth?
Which of the following statements about heredity is true?
Which of the following statements about heredity is true?
What is a significant outcome of understanding heredity in human development?
What is a significant outcome of understanding heredity in human development?
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What does heredity indicate about children's characteristics?
What does heredity indicate about children's characteristics?
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Study Notes
Chapter 3: Factors Influencing Growth
- Key factors impact developmental changes
- Understanding these factors is crucial for developmental psychology
- These factors help shape personality, behavior & environment
- Avoiding negative factors & mitigating their impact is important
- Promoting healthy growth & preventing developmental delays is beneficial
Heredity
- Transmission of traits from parents & ancestors
- Inherited traits from conception
- Major influencing factor on growth characteristics (positive or negative)
- Maturity or deficiencies
- Characteristics passed through genes (located in chromosomes of fertilized egg)
- Gene interactions & external environment affect growth
- Physical traits of children can be predicted based on parental traits
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Explore the key factors that impact developmental growth in psychology. This chapter delves into heredity, the transmission of traits, and how these elements shape personality and behavior. Understanding both positive and negative influences is vital for promoting healthy development and mitigating delays.
