When We Look at Developmental Theories in Historical Perspective, We

question 20

Multiple Choice

When we look at developmental theories in historical perspective, we find that

• A) theories do not develop in a vacuum because each draws upon earlier ideas or concepts.
• B) over time theories have given more and more weight to the influence of early experiences on development.
• C) all of our current best ideas are really just old ideas that have been recycled.
• D) the oldest theories, such as psychoanalysis and classical conditioning, are really still the best ones.

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