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cross-dependence
cross-dependence Cross-dependence is the linked, mutually related pattern between developmental trajectories, where changes in one area are tied to changes in another rather than unfolding independently.
Cross-dependence is the linked, mutually related pattern between developmental trajectories, where changes in one area are tied to changes in another rather than unfolding independently. In this context, it refers to how motor, visual, and vocal development may develop in intertwined ways.