Which of the Following Theorists Viewed Development as Proceeding Continuously

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theorists viewed development as proceeding continuously, without dramatic shifts from one stage of development into another dissimilar stage?

• A) Jean Piaget
• B) Sigmund Freud
• C) Erik Erikson
• D) Lev Vygotsky

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory developed by Freud that focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences as affecting behavior and mental states.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors affecting health and illness.

Stressful Memories

Memories that evoke significant stress or trauma, potentially leading to conditions like PTSD when not properly addressed.

Evolutionary Processes

Evolutionary processes involve the mechanisms by which species undergo changes over time, often through natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift, leading to adaptation and diversity.