Developmentalists Disagree on the Extent to Which Children Contribute Directly

question 128

Multiple Choice

Developmentalists disagree on the extent to which children contribute directly to their own development.What is this controversy known as?

• A)active/passive
• B)continuity/discontinuity
• C)nature/nurture
• D)universal/specific

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The ability or right of individuals to make their own choices and decisions, independent of external influence or control.

Governed

Subject to control or authority, often within an organizational or governmental context.

Fixated

Exhibiting an obsessive or excessive attachment to someone or something, or a developmental state that persists beyond its typical period.

Predictability

The ability to be anticipated or to accurately forecast future events or behaviors based on current knowledge or patterns.