Assumptions of Stage Theorists of Development Include All of the Following

question 264

Multiple Choice

Assumptions of stage theorists of development include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) individuals progress through specified stages in a particular order.
• B) each stage builds on the previous stage.
• C) progress through stages is strongly related to physical maturation.
• D) development is marked by discontinuities that guide in dramatic changes in behavior.

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Definitions:

High-Context Cultures

Cultures in which meaning is conveyed through body language, nonverbal cues, and the circumstances in which the communication is taking place.

Edward T. Hall

An anthropologist known for his work in the areas of body language, proxemics, and cultural communication theories.

Complicating Factor

An element that introduces difficulty, making a problem harder to solve or a situation more challenging to navigate.

Informal Language

A casual form of language that is used among friends or in less formal settings, characterized by the use of slang, colloquialisms, and contractions.