Roger believes his infant daughter is going through very distinct stages of development and is suddenly, upon turning six months old, able to do far more than she could at 5½ months. This perspective is consistent with which type of approach to development?
A. continuous change
B. discontinuous change
C. sensitive periods
D. nurture
Answer: B
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A. A = P × APRY B. A = P × (1 + APR)Y C. A = P × APR D. A = P - APR × Y
Jose and Maria are preparing for the arrival of their first child, and are considering moving from their small rural town to a larger city to gain greater access to social services, better schools, and a variety of entertainment options. This is an example of which of Bronfenbrenner's five bioecological levels?
A. macrosystem B. exosystem C. microsystem D. mesosystem
If a child develops into a person who integrates into society and maintains a good awareness of safety, Freud may say that person has a well-developed what?
A. id B. superego C. consciousness D. ego
Why has Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory become increasingly influential in developmental psychology?
What will be an ideal response?