When Developmental Psychologists Study Whether We Develop Suddenly or Gradually

question 156

Multiple Choice

When developmental psychologists study whether we develop suddenly or gradually, they are MOST likely attempting to answer which research question?

• A) stability versus change
• B) nature versus nurture
• C) stage development versus continuous development
• D) internal versus external

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