The Field of Developmental Psychology Has Faced Many Key Issues

question 80

Multiple Choice

The field of developmental psychology has faced many key issues.Which of the following is NOT one of these issues?

• A) experimental versus correlational
• B) nature versus nurture
• C) critical and sensitive periods
• D) qualitative versus quantitative shifts in development

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