Inappropriate or self-destructive behavior not serving any positive or productive function in a child’s life

Dr. Del Bosque's research on programs designed to assist at-risk children in overcoming the effects on intelligence by poverty suggests that these programs are successful and therefore should be expanded. Dr

Del Bosque would most likely take the position that development is largely due to ____. a. nature c. critical period exposures b. destiny d. nurture

Children raised in Russian orphanages (versus those raised by their biological parents) showed chemical alterations that affected the expression of genes responsible for brain development and function. This example best illustrates __________

a. epigenetics b. genetics c. non-shared environment d. abuse