Amaria and Juan Are Taking a General Psychology Class and Are

question 568

Multiple Choice

Amaria and Juan are taking a general psychology class and are studying for the upcoming exam,which includes topics on development.Stacey believes that cognitive development is a continuous process,while Juan thinks that cognitive change can happen overnight,sort of like a light bulb coming on in a child's mind.Which major issue are they debating?

• A) nature and nurture
• B) continuity and stages
• C) predictability and unpredictability
• D) stability and change

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The branch of biology that deals with the evolutionary development and diversification of a species or group of organisms.

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