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One Course vs. Many Courses of Development
A key question in developmental psychology is whether development is universal for all children, following a single course, or if it varies significantly from person to person. This debate explores if there is one universal path of development or many distinct paths shaped by an individual's unique combination of genetics, environment, and culture. It raises further questions about whether people worldwide share more similarities or differences in their development and the precise influence of cultural and genetic factors on a child's behavior.
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