Which theoretical assumption is not widely held by lifespan professionals?
A) Development follows predictable, age-related patterns.
B) Developmental outcomes are often based on developmental history.
C) Development is caused by the environment and people cannot shape their own
development.
D) Patterns of development and developmental outcomes can be reliably assessed.
C
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a. Being selfish b. Passing through various stages until reaching the stage of identity achievement c. Making rational decisions based on long-term costs and benefits d. Failing to understand someone else's perspective or viewpoint
In twin studies, the trait or disorder
a. genotype b. concordance rate c. phenotype d. polygenic trait rate e. plasticity percentagedescribes the percentages of cases in which both members of twin pairs share the same
The overall function of the clique in development is similar to parent-child attachment in that it
a. provides reassurance when a person is upset. b. provides guidance in learning new tasks. c. helps the individual establish basic emotional regulation skills. d. provides a secure base and social support.
A child's genetic makeup or code is his or her
A) genome. B) phenotype. C) gamete. D) genotype.