Define and discuss the term plasticity as it relates to human development. What influences plasticity in development? Offer at least one example of plasticity that has or is operating in your life
What will be an ideal response
Students should include both aspects of plasticity in their definition: the molding of
human traits into different forms and shapes, and the durability of identity. Influences
include culture, upbringing, and genes. Their example should relate to some aspect
of growth in their lives.
You might also like to view...
A study was done in the Netherlands following World War II that looked at the causes of schizophrenia. Based on the finding of this study, a logical social policy would be one that
a. assisted pregnant mothers with nutrition. b. taught communication skills to young families. c. provided housing for poor families. d. discouraged pregnancy during wartime.
A group of genes acting together to produce a specific trait or characteristic is known as a gene __________
a. cluster b. complex c. allele d. continuity