While assessing an 18-month-old toddler,the nurse distinguishes normal from abnormal findings by remembering that Gesell's theory of development states
A) "The developmental stage of the toddler is affected solely by environmental influence."
B) "Developmental patterns are not affected by gene activity."
C) "Skill development should be identical to that of other toddlers in the playroom."
D) "Environmental influence does not affect the sequence of development."

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Gesell's theory of development states that environment plays a part in child development,but it does not have any part in the sequence of development.Other factors influencing growth and development include biological,cognitive,and socioemotional processes.Environmental factors support,change,and modify the pattern of development,but they do not generate progressions of development.Each child's pattern of growth and development is unique and is directed by gene activity.Not every child develops certain skills at the same time.Children grow according to their own genetic blueprint.

While Assessing an 18-Month-Old Toddler,the Nurse Distinguishes Normal from Abnormal