The Idea That Human Development Is a Holistic Process Suggests

question 66

Multiple Choice

The idea that human development is a holistic process suggests that

• A)changes in one aspect of development have important implications for other aspects.
• B)the development of humans follows a specific sequence.
• C)during childhood, few differences emerge across humans.
• D)all areas of development follow a sequence that is independent of the changes that occur in other areas of functioning.

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Definitions:

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors, such as the environment or social context.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Disposition

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment conducted in 1971 that explored the effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.