Asked by Jessica Rezgui on Jul 02, 2024

Which of the following is NOT a major issue in developmental psychology?

A) nature and nurture
B) continuity and stages
C) predictability and unpredictability
D) stability and change

Predictability And Unpredictability

Concerns the extent to which future events are perceived as being certain or uncertain, affecting behavior and decision-making.

Nature And Nurture

The debate regarding the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) to an individual's physical and behavioral characteristics.

Continuity And Stages

The debate in developmental psychology about whether development is a gradual, continuous process or a series of distinct stages.

  • Determine the principal concerns and issues within developmental psychology, taking into account the effects of genetic and environmental influences.