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Cognitive Development

Question 11 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Hereditary factors that influence cognitive development consist of __________.

Answer
A
environments that promote strong sibling relationships
B
genetically transmitted characteristics inherited from one’s parents
C
parenting styles practiced by the caregiver
D
physiological changes that happen in the brain

Explanation

Hereditary factors are characteristics passed from parents to children through genes. Therefore, genetically transmitted characteristics inherited from one’s parents are the factors that can influence cognitive development. Environments and parenting styles are influences from a child’s surroundings, not hereditary traits.

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