Psychologists Study Development for All of the Following Reasons EXCEPT

question 48

Multiple Choice

Psychologists study development for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) developmental change is inherently interesting and worthy of study
• B) what changes in childhood can help us understand adulthood
• C) development can help inform the creation of social programs
• D) development is easy and unifies the discipline around a central theory

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Definitions:

Corresponding Feelings

Emotional states that relate to or are consistent with a particular situation, event, or other emotional states.

Behavior Feedback Effect

The tendency of behavior to influence our own and others’ thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Facial Expressions

Facial expressions are the movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions, intentions, or social information, and are universal to all cultures.

Charles Darwin

A British naturalist known for his contributions to the science of evolution and for his theory of natural selection.