The fact that development in one domain (e.g., brain development) proceeds faster than development in another domain (e.g., secondary sexual characteristics) is an example of:

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Independence of systems refers to the fact that different aspects of development can proceed at different rates and in different sequences, without being tightly linked or dependent on each other. In this case, brain development and sexual development are independent systems, so it is normal for one to develop more quickly than the other. Developmental delay (A) would imply that the slower development is abnormal or problematic, which is not necessarily the case. Developmental cascades (B) and hierarchical integration of development (D) both suggest that development is a sequential and interdependent process, which is not necessarily true for all aspects of development.

The Fact That Development in One Domain (E