The Fact That Babies from Around the World Tend to Develop

question 56

Multiple Choice

The fact that babies from around the world tend to develop language skills at approximately the same age is support for which of the following concepts from the study of human development?

• A) ​continuity
• B) ​discontinuity
• C) ​context-specific development
• D) ​universal development

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Definitions:

Pietism

A movement within Lutheranism that began in the 17th century, focusing on personal faith, the need for a 'new birth', and the importance of a devout and pious life.

Evangelization Process

The spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness, often associated with missionary work.

Cotton Mather

A New England Puritan minister, prolific author, and pamphleteer, best known for his role in the Salem witch trials in the late 17th century.

European Goods

Products manufactured in Europe that were historically traded or brought to other regions, often influencing global trade patterns and local economies.