Sue Believes Little Janey Learned to Talk Overnight

question 62

Essay

Sue believes little Janey learned to talk overnight. She
is sure Janey went to sleep saying one or two words and woke up saying sentences of four to six words. Sue is subscribing to the idea that development is:
•continuous.
•both continuous and discontinuous, depending on
how and how often you look at it.
•neither continuous nor discontinuous.
•discontinuous.

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Definitions:

Dispositional

Pertaining to the inherent qualities, traits, or characteristics of an individual that influence their behaviors and attitudes.

Gang Norm

The shared expectations and rules that govern the behavior of members within a gang or similar group.

Just World

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair and individuals get what they deserve.

Group Polarisation

The tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.