Sensitive Periods in Development

question 130

Multiple Choice

Sensitive periods in development

• A) usually involve crises and conflict.
• B) are almost always characterized by emotional upheaval.
• C) dramatic but temporary changes in behavior.
• D) can permanently alter the course of development.

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Definitions:

Capital

Financial resources or assets owned by a business, used to fund its operations and growth.

Meta-contrast Principle

A social psychology concept suggesting that individuals define in-groups and out-groups based on the most distinct features that differentiate them from each other.

Group Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of members within a group, influencing conformity and group dynamics.

Social Comparisons

The process of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate or enhance one's own qualities or abilities.