Two Developmental Psychologists Are Having a Conversation

question 126

Multiple Choice

Two developmental psychologists are having a conversation.One believes in the traditional approach of developmental change; the other believes in the life-span approach.Which of the following issues would they most likely differ on?

• A)Whether developmental change starts at birth or at conception
• B)Whether the tabula rasa or innate goodness positions were correct
• C)Whether most developmental change occurs from birth to adolescence or throughout adulthood as well as childhood
• D)Whether the earlier theorists,such as Freud and Jung,were correct or whether the later theorists,such as Piaget and Skinner,were correct about developmental change

Recognize the influence of prenatal nutrition and environmental factors on infant health outcomes.

Identify and describe the three primary temperament styles outlined by Thomas and Chess.

Understand the sequence and principles of motor development in infants.

Learn about developmental norms and how they indicate average ages for displaying behaviors and abilities.

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