In the Final Analysis, Most Developmentalists Tend to Believe That

question 136

Multiple Choice

In the final analysis, most developmentalists tend to believe that

• A) development is more continuous than discontinuous.
• B) for the most part, people can't change.
• C) nature is more important than nurture.
• D) development is influenced by nature and nurture, and is characterized by continuity and discontinuity, and also by stability and change.

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Definitions:

Mood Elevators

Substances, often medications, that can improve emotional state and combat depression.

Atypical Neuroleptics

A newer class of antipsychotic drugs that tend to cause fewer traditional side effects of older antipsychotics, often used in schizophrenia treatment.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.