The Broad Concept in Developmental Research That Examines Whether Characteristics

question 57

Multiple Choice

The broad concept in developmental research that examines whether characteristics remain constant as individuals age is called:

• A) nature and nurture.
• B) critical and sensitive periods.
• C) continuity versus discontinuity.
• D) stability versus change.

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Definitions:

Standard Normal

Standard normal refers to a normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1.

Area

The quantifiable space within the boundaries of a two-dimensional shape, measured in square units.

Standard Normal

A normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1, used as a basis for comparison with other normal distributions.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values; a low standard deviation indicates that the values tend to be close to the mean, whereas a high standard deviation indicates that the values are spread out over a wider range.