The degree to which an aspect of development is dictated by our genetic programming is a measure of its
A)mitosis.
B)preformation.
C)canalization.
D)familism.

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Canalization refers to the degree to which a particular aspect of development is controlled by genetic factors. It refers to the idea that specific pathways of development have been genetically predetermined and are resistant to environmental influence.

The other options are not related to the concept of genetic programming and development. Mitosis is a process of cellular division, preformation refers to the early idea that an organism develops from a pre-existing miniature version of itself, and familism is a concept related to cultural values and beliefs about the importance of family in society.

The Degree to Which an Aspect of Development Is Dictated