While Lucia is walking down the street with five of her friends, she notices they are passing around a cigarette. Considering this age group, who in Lucia's life will have the biggest influence on her decision to smoke that cigarette?

Because language is arbitrary, it allows great _____ in conveying complex ideas and thoughts

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Wilma, a child development expert, is active in her field and aware of current trends, concerns, and initiatives. As a result, she is likely to

a. resist efforts to encourage her to work with legislators and public policy groups b. believe that more prevention and intervention efforts should be focused on ages four to six than on birth to three c. believe that no child should grow up in poverty, especially if they are supported by a working adult d. worry that too much emphasis is being placed on assessing the benefits of early interventions