Explain the Terms Subtype and Supertype

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Essay

Explain the terms subtype and supertype. Discuss the differences between them.

Distinguish between various research methods used in developmental psychology.

Understand the basic concepts and terms used in developmental psychology theories.

Describe the stages of psychosocial development as outlined by Erikson.

Define key terms in developmental psychology such as infancy, childhood, and adolescence and understand their delineations.

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Definitions:

Biotic Potential

The highest possible rate of reproduction for a living being when the environment is most favorable.

Environmental Resistance

The sum of environmental factors (like predation, disease, and competition) that limit the growth of populations within an ecosystem.

Mortality

The state of being subject to death or the incidence of death within a population.

Natality

The birth rate, or the number of births within a population over a certain period of time, often expressed per 1000 individuals.