The Fact That Development Involves Both Increases and Decreases and That

question 18

Multiple Choice

The fact that development involves both increases and decreases and that this varies within people and between people reflects which of the key principles to the study of development?

• A) history and context
• B) plasticity
• C) multiple causality
• D) multi-directionality

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Definitions:

Construct Organization

In personal construct theory, this refers to the way in which individual personal constructs are arranged or ordered within a person's mind, affecting perception and behavior.

Personal Construct Theory

A psychological theory developed by George Kelly in 1955, proposing that individuals use personal constructs (mental models) to understand and interpret their experiences.

Sociality Corollary

A principle suggesting that the establishment and understanding of personal identity are significantly influenced by social relationships and interactions.

Individuality Corollary

A concept suggesting that individuals perceive events and entities in a unique manner based on their personal construct system.