In Development, Qualitative Change Occurs When A(n)

question 5

Multiple Choice

In development, qualitative change occurs when a(n) :

• A) new change or ability emerges that was not present before
• B) existing structure or ability grows in magnitude
• C) existing development changes along a continuum
• D) child continues along a particular developmental trajectory

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Definitions:

Desert

A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs, resulting in harsh living conditions for most plants and animals.

Jet Stream

A fast flowing, narrow air current found in the atmospheres of some planets, including Earth, typically at the altitude of the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Tropical Cyclone

A rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain, typically forming over warm tropical oceans.

Tornado

A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of devastating destruction.