Tanner's (1978) growth curve following a period of severe nutritional deprivation is an example of which of the following?

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Tanner's growth curve illustrates the concept of "catch-up" growth, where individuals who have experienced periods of severe nutritional deprivation subsequently experience a period of accelerated growth once proper nutrition is restored, allowing them to catch up to the growth trajectory they might have had without the period of deprivation.

Tanner's (1978) Growth Curve Following a Period of Severe Nutritional