Mary Believes That Cognitive Development Is a Matter of Gradual

question 44

Multiple Choice

Mary believes that cognitive development is a matter of gradual and almost imperceptible changes over time.Her viewpoint is most directly relevant to the issue of

• A) nature and nurture.
• B) genes and environment.
• C) continuity and stages.
• D) stability and change.

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Definitions:

Havighurst

A developmental psychologist who introduced the concept of developmental tasks - a series of skills and competencies that individuals are expected to master as they move through different stages of life.

Celibate

Choosing to live without engaging in sexual activities or entering into sexual relationships, potentially for various personal or lifestyle reasons.

Ego Identity

A sense of oneself as a distinct, continuous entity with a set of beliefs, abilities, and needs.

Attraction-Similarity Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people tend to be attracted to others who are similar to themselves in terms of attitudes, values, and beliefs.