If a characteristic is _____, a child's rank in relation to his or her peers essentially stays the same over time.

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The term "stable" indicates consistency over time, meaning a child's rank in relation to peers remains relatively constant. The other answer choices do not relate to this concept - "plastic" implies flexibility or changeability, "erratic" suggests unpredictability or inconsistency, and "innate" refers to characteristics that are present from birth or genetically determined rather than influenced by external factors.

If a Characteristic Is _____, a Child's Rank in Relation