In the context of influences on development, risk factors refer to
A) conditions that increase the likelihood of a negative developmental outcome.
B) environmental factors that influence the impact of heredity on an individual.
C) conditions that have no impact on developmental outcomes.
D) social factors that are likely to impact a society's way of life.

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Risk factors are conditions or variables that increase the likelihood of a negative developmental outcome, affecting an individual's growth, behavior, or psychological development adversely.

In the Context of Influences on Development, Risk Factors Refer