Describe the epigenetic principle and how it might relate to the continuity-discontinuity issue in developmental psychology

What will be an ideal response?


The epigenetic principle is the idea that each psychosocial strength has its own special period of particular importance. During each stage of development, individuals are focusing on particular psychosocial challenges. The epigenetic principle supports the idea of discontinuity because the stages reflect a series of abrupt shifts in our development.

Psychology

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d. non-REM dreams don't exist.

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a. nominal c. interval b. ordinal d. ratio

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

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a. one to four months. c. fifteen to eighteen months. b. six to nine months. d. two to three years.

Psychology