Developmentalists Assert That Development Is a Continual and Cumulative Process

question 150

Multiple Choice

Developmentalists assert that development is a continual and cumulative process. This implies that

• A)childhood experiences have no impact on later development.
• B)the first 12 years of life are an important part of the lifespan that influence future development.
• C)adult development should be regarded as independent of childhood development.
• D)childhood experiences will influence adolescent development but will not affect adult development.

---

Definitions:

Income Distribution

The way in which a nation’s total earnings are divided among its population, or the income distribution across different groups of society.

Labor Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of labor demanded by firms and the wage rate.

Product's Price

The amount of money charged for a good or service, determined by supply and demand factors in the market.

Productivity of Labor

The measure of output per unit of labor input, indicating how efficiently labor is being used in the production process.