Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Field

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the field of child development?

• A) Scientific curiosity is the prevailing factor that led to the study of children, and current researchers primarily answer questions of scientific interest.
• B) The field of child development is considered interdisciplinary because it has grown through the combined efforts of people from many fields.
• C) Child development is the area of study devoted to understanding constancy and change throughout the lifespan.
• D) Most of what we know about child development comes from psychologists and medical professionals.

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