José Was Abused as a Young Boy but Did Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

José was abused as a young boy but did not grow up to become an abuser himself.Instead,he led a fulfilling family life.Which of the following views of development is illustrated in this example?

• A)later-experience view of development
• B)early-experience view of development
• C)discontinuity view of development
• D)continuity view of development

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Definitions:

Economic Status

The social standing or class of an individual, group, or area based on factors like income, education, and employment.

Mental Illness

Refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Correlation

A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables change together.

Causation

The action or process of causing something to happen or exist.