Samantha, a three-year-old girl, shows little progress in growth. She weighed only 22 pounds and was much shorter than most of her peers six months ago. She has been treated for failure to thrive and is now returning to her normal growth rate as her weight is showing an increase. Which of the following phenomena does this represent?

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Samantha, a three-year-old girl, shows little progress in growth. She weighed only 22 pounds and was much shorter than most of her peers six months ago. She has been treated for failure to thrive and is now returning to her normal growth rate as her weight is showing an increase. Which of the following phenomena does this represent?​

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This represents canalization, which refers to the tendency of growth and development to return to a typical path after being disrupted. In this case, Samantha's growth rate is returning to normal after being treated for failure to thrive.

Samantha, a Three-Year-Old Girl, Shows Little Progress in Growth