The Description and Explanation of Behavior Changes in the Individual

question 86

Multiple Choice

The description and explanation of behavior changes in the individual and the differences between individuals from conception to death is called _________.

• A)developmental psychology
• B)the whole life approach
• C)the life-span development approach
• D)the longitudinal method

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Definitions:

Mechanical Solidarity

Unity based on similarity, not difference, of roles.

Role Differentiation

The process by which different roles develop in a society or group, often becoming more specialized and distinct.

Shared Values

Fundamental beliefs or standards shared among members of a group, society, or culture, guiding behaviors and social cohesion.

Caste System

A system of stratification (characterized by low social mobility) in which one’s place in the stratification system is determined by birth.