After Reading the Textbook, Ed Concludes That Children Actively Influence

question 31

Multiple Choice

After reading the textbook, Ed concludes that children actively influence the environmental contexts that impact their development.He also believes development shows continuities and discontinuities, and that nurture has the most impact on the final development outcomes that are observed.Which world view does Ed's position reflect?

• A)organismic
• B)contextual
• C)microgenetic
• D)mechanistic

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Definitions:

Manipulation

The ability to handle objects with control and intention, often requiring fine motor skills.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is being measured or tested to see if it is affected by changes in another variable.

Causes

Reasons or factors that contribute to an event or situation.