Which of the Following Is of the Field of Developmental

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is of the field of developmental science?

• A)The biological basis of human development has already been well understood.
• B)Cultural processes are not considered to play a large role in human development.
• C)Intervening to promote children's health and well­ being is beyond the scope of developmental scientists' activities.
• D)Interdisciplinary and international efforts combine to contribute to existing knowledge about human development.

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Definitions:

Norms

Shared expectations or rules that guide behavior within a group or society.

Conformity

The action of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group or societal norms, often due to real or perceived social pressure.

Asch's Studies

A series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch examining how peer pressure to conform would influence an individual's judgment.

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group on individual members to make them conform to the group's standards, norms, or actions.