The Central Questions Addressed by the Field of Child Development

question 54

Multiple Choice

The central questions addressed by the field of child development

• A) are primarily of scientific interest.
• B) have applied, or practical, importance.
• C) are based exclusively on research conducted by psychologists.
• D) involve all changes a person experiences throughout the lifespan.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a way that has been successful in the past, potentially hindering the ability to find alternative solutions.

Fill-In-The-Blank

A type of question or statement in assessments and tests that requires participants to supply missing information or words.

Mental Set

A psychological term describing a pattern of approach to a problem in a particular way, often based on past experiences or habits.

Conventional Uses

The typical or standard applications and interpretations of objects, words, practices, etc., as agreed upon by a cultural or social group.