Developmental Theories Are Important to the Field of Psychology

question 48

Multiple Choice

Developmental theories are important to the field of psychology

• A)to explain behaviour and make predictions about development.
• B)to explain behaviour of children in the classroom.
• C)in order to understand how adults influence children through imitation.
• D)to challenge Locke's theory of tabula rasa or blank slate.

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Focusing Skills

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