Horace had a tough childhood; he suffered physical abuse, neglect, and poverty while being raised by his single mom in an inner-city ghetto. Yet, he is resilient and graduated as high school valedictorian. Horace's success illustrates the ____ developmental principle.

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The plasticity developmental principle refers to the idea that individuals have the capacity for growth and change throughout their lifespan, even in the face of challenging circumstances. Horace's resilience and ability to succeed despite a difficult upbringing illustrates this principle. None of the other options (holistic, historical/cultural, tabula rasa) directly relate to Horace's situation.

Horace Had a Tough Childhood; He Suffered Physical Abuse, Neglect