Distinguishing Between Very Gradual and Very Abrupt Developmental Changes Over

question 94

Multiple Choice

Distinguishing between very gradual and very abrupt developmental changes over the life span is most central to the major issue of

• A) prenatal and postnatal development.
• B) stability and change.
• C) continuity and stages.
• D) nature and nurture.

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