4.4 - Factors Influencing Human Development
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What are genetic factors?
💡 Hint: Think about what traits we get from our parents.
Name one environmental factor that influences development.
💡 Hint: Consider what surrounds a child as they grow.
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What are inherited traits known as?
💡 Hint: Think about what you inherit from your parents.
True or False: Environmental factors have no impact on development.
💡 Hint: Consider all the surroundings that affect a child’s growth.
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Evaluate how both genetic and environmental factors could affect the development of a child with a family history of educational excellence but living in a resource-poor area.
💡 Hint: Consider both the inherited traits and the resources available.
Analyze the role of cultural expectations in shaping social behaviors during adolescence and how peer pressure can challenge these norms.
💡 Hint: Think about real-life scenarios involving adolescents.
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