When toddlers had to walk up a slope wearing a vest with "saddlebags," they were able to compensate for the change and successfully negotiate the slope. This adaptation best exemplifies the

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The dynamic systems approach posits that development arises from the interaction between various systems within the individual, as well as their environment. In the example given, the toddler's ability to adapt to the slope while wearing a vest with saddlebags shows how they are able to integrate different factors in order to achieve a goal, which is a central component of the dynamic systems approach. The answer choices of B, C, and D relate more specifically to principles of physical development, rather than a broader approach to understanding development.

When Toddlers Had to Walk Up a Slope Wearing a Vest