3 Which of the following children would you expect to grow the least during a 6-month period of time?
A) Renee, who is an 8-month-old girl
B) Rex, who is an 8-month old boy
C) Sara, who is a 2-year old girl
D) Babette, who is a 7-year-old girl

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Growth is slower during middle childhood than earlier in life, so Babette would be expected to grow the least. The distinction between Renee and Rex is not important, since 8 months of age is a fast growth period compared with middle childhood.

3 Which of the Following Children Would You Expect to Grow