maturation hypothesis

a generalization that some behaviors and processes, such as language acquisition, are innate but do not appear until appropriate organs and neural systems have matured.

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December 18th 2024

vocational aptitude

the personal abilities and traits required for successful performance of the tasks involved in a particular occupation.