CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Principles of Development · easy
Which of the following is not a principle of development?
A.Individuals develop at different rates.
B.Development is relatively orderly.
C.Development takes place gradually over a period of time.
D.Exact course and nature of development is determined at the time of birth itself.✓ Correct
Explanation
Development is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors throughout life, so its exact course is not predetermined at birth. The other options reflect well-established principles of development: individuals do develop at different rates, development follows orderly patterns (cephalocaudal, proximodistal), and development is gradual over time.
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