Psychologists Who View the Developmental Process as a Sequence of Distinct

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Multiple Choice

Psychologists who view the developmental process as a sequence of distinct stages generally believe that ________ is(are) the same for everyone.

• A) both the order and the timing of the stages
• B) the order but not the timing of the stages
• C) the timing but not the order of the stages
• D) neither the order nor the timing of the stages

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Definitions:

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study of the human response to captivity, in which participants were randomly assigned to play the roles of guards or prisoners, leading to controversial outcomes.

Critical Thinking Skills

The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an answer or conclusion.

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

William Perry

His work emphasizes the importance of students transitioning from a dualistic way of thinking to recognizing and embracing the complexity and uncertainty of knowledge.