Humans develop as a result of interactions of 3 influences: genes that the person has inherited, events and situations that are external to the individual and the unfolding of a genetically influenced, often age-related, sequence of physical changes and behavior patterns. Developmental scientists commonly refer to these 3 influences as:

a. nuclear family, environment and maturation
b. genetics, socioeconomic, and development
c. heredity, environment, and maturation
d. heredity, externality, and normative events
My answer was B

I disagree.

I am guessing this one is it A

The correct answer is D

The correct answer is actually c. heredity, environment, and maturation.

To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the definition of each term in the question:

1. Genes: The genetic makeup of an individual, which they inherit from their parents, influences various aspects of their development, such as physical characteristics and predispositions to certain behaviors or conditions.

2. Events and situations: These are external factors that can influence development, including social, cultural, and environmental contexts such as family, school, and community.

3. Maturation: Refers to the genetically influenced process of development that unfolds over time, leading to changes in physical attributes and behavioral patterns at various stages of life.

Therefore, the correct option is c. heredity, environment, and maturation, as it reflects the three primary influences on human development. Option B is incorrect because it combines genetics and socioeconomics, which is not explicitly mentioned in the question.