Why might two children from similar socioeconomic backgrounds still experience different developmental outcomes, despite shared environment?
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Correct answer: Non-shared factors such as peers, health events or birth order
Even within similar households, individual-specific experiences (non-shared environments) influence development — leading to different outcomes among siblings.
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