Two Developmental Psychologists Are Having a Conversation

question 197

Multiple Choice

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation. One follows a traditional approach to developmental change; the other follows the life-span approach. Which of the following issues would they most likely differ on?

• A) Whether developmental change starts at birth or at conception
• B) Whether the tabula rasa or innate goodness positions were correct
• C) Whether most developmental change occurs from birth to adolescence or throughout adulthood as well as childhood
• D) Whether the earlier theorists, such as Freud and Jung, were correct or whether the later theorists, such as Piaget and Skinner, were correct about developmental change

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Variable Cost

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