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The cognitive trajectory of human infants - from basic perceptual resp
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The cognitive trajectory of human infants - from basic perceptual responsiveness to the capacity for abstract symbolic reasoning - is remarkably _______ : progression unfolds consistently even when developmental conditions are merely adequate rather than optimal.
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| A. intricate |
| B. precarious |
| C. dependable | D. idiosyncratic | E. contingent |
| F. resilient |
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Re: The cognitive trajectory of human infants - from basic perceptual resp
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The sentence states that the progression of human infants' cognitive development "unfolds consistently even when developmental conditions are merely adequate rather than optimal."
This means the process is highly reliable, robust, and able to withstand less-than-perfect environments without being easily derailed. You need two words that mean reliable, consistent, or tough/resistant to external conditions.
C. dependable means trustworthy and reliable, matching the idea that development "unfolds consistently."
F. resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions, matching the idea that it succeeds even in "merely adequate" rather than optimal environments.
A. intricate means complex or detailed. While cognitive development is complex, this does not match the clue about it unfolding consistently in sub-optimal conditions.
B. precarious means insecure or dependent on chance, which is the exact opposite of unfolding consistently.
D. idiosyncratic means peculiar or individual. The text says it happens "consistently," implying a universal or predictable path, not an individualized one.
E. contingent means dependent on certain circumstances, which contradicts the fact that it happens even when conditions are not optimal.
Answer: C,F
The sentence states that the progression of human infants' cognitive development "unfolds consistently even when developmental conditions are merely adequate rather than optimal."
This means the process is highly reliable, robust, and able to withstand less-than-perfect environments without being easily derailed. You need two words that mean reliable, consistent, or tough/resistant to external conditions.
C. dependable means trustworthy and reliable, matching the idea that development "unfolds consistently."
F. resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions, matching the idea that it succeeds even in "merely adequate" rather than optimal environments.
A. intricate means complex or detailed. While cognitive development is complex, this does not match the clue about it unfolding consistently in sub-optimal conditions.
B. precarious means insecure or dependent on chance, which is the exact opposite of unfolding consistently.
D. idiosyncratic means peculiar or individual. The text says it happens "consistently," implying a universal or predictable path, not an individualized one.
E. contingent means dependent on certain circumstances, which contradicts the fact that it happens even when conditions are not optimal.
Answer: C,F
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