Development That Occurs in Distinct Steps or Stages, with Each

question 167

Multiple Choice

Development that occurs in distinct steps or stages, with each stage bringing about behaviour that is assumed to be qualitatively different from behaviour at earlier stages is called _________ change.

• A)discontinuous
• B)continuous
• C)critical
• D)natural

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Definitions:

Breast Milk

The milk produced by human breasts or mammary glands for feeding a baby, rich in nutrients and antibodies.

Early Exposure

The experience or introduction to diverse stimuli or environments at a young age, influencing future behavior and development.

Myelin

A fatty substance that encases and protects nerve fibers, facilitating the rapid transmission of electrical signals along the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.