defend or refute that individuals have uniform rates of maturation in terms of age level?

Answer 1

There are exceptions to every rate of maturation which may be effected by anomalies during the formation of the fetus or at birth; ie downs syndrome, cerebral palsy and other birth defects. Factors also effecting maturation in terms of age level would be the learning and nurturing environment. Ex: A child brought up by parents who have been very involved in this child's growth process in a positive way would find this child at least at or beyond his/her maturation in terms of age level. However, a child who has been deprived of parental and environmental stimulation to encourage maturation in terms of age level would probably be below norm. This I believe would be true to form, but there are also exceptions to this rule depending on the nature of the child, IE; passive, versus assertive nature.

Answer 2

I refute that and don't believe it's true. I don't think that people have a uniform rate of maturity based on their age level. There are many things people within that group have a in common, however, they have as many differences also. Each person matures at their own rate, at their own pace.