Sydney is 3 years old. Her height and weight are determined by

A) biological factors only, such as genetics.
B) external factors only, such as nutrition and parenting style.
C) the combined influence of factors such as genetics and nutrition.
D) her level of cognitive and socioemotional development.

Biological Factors

refer to the physiological and genetic influences that impact an individual's health, behavior, and personality.

External Factors

Influences that originate outside an individual or system that can affect behavior, decisions, or outcomes within.

Genetics

The examination of genetic inheritance and the differences in traits passed down through generations.