Why Do Philosophical Perspectives on Childhood Differ from Those Proposed

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why do philosophical perspectives on childhood differ from those proposed by developmental psychologists?

• A)Philosophical perspectives are based on objective data collected through the use of controlled experiments.
• B)Philosophical perspectives are supported by persuasive, logical arguments and are more believable than those proposed by developmental psychologists.
• C)Philosophical perspectives have a long history and are based on more years of research than those of developmentalists.
• D)Developmentalist perspectives are based on objective data collection and analysis.

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Definitions:

Grams

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used commonly in science and everyday life for measuring weight.

Very Low

typically describes a significantly reduced quantity, level, or intensity of something when compared to a standard or expected value.

Birthweight

The weight of a baby measured immediately after its birth, an important indicator of newborn health and developmental status.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can cause developmental malformations in an embryo or fetus.