Question

when a psychologist claims that developmental processes occur rapidly and are marked by distinct periods, the psychologist most likely supports which theories of development?
a. stable
b. stage
c. continuity
d. fluid

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

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Analyze the key terms in the prompt

The prompt describes developmental processes that occur rapidly and are marked by "distinct periods."

Match the description to developmental theories

In developmental psychology, the debate between continuity and discontinuity (or stages) addresses whether development is a gradual, cumulative process (continuity) or a sequence of abrupt, qualitatively distinct periods of rapid change (stage/discontinuity theories).

Evaluate the given options

• A. stable: Refers to stability vs. change over time.
• B. stage: Refers to theories proposing that development occurs in distinct, qualitative steps or periods.
• C. continuity: Refers to gradual, quantitative, and continuous development.
• D. fluid: Not a standard developmental theory category in this context.

Therefore, the psychologist most likely supports stage theories of development.
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<mcq-option>A. stable</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>B. stage</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>C. continuity</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>D. fluid</mcq-option>
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Analyze the key terms in the prompt

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Match the description to developmental theories

In developmental psychology, the debate between continuity and discontinuity (or stages) addresses whether development is a gradual, cumulative process (continuity) or a sequence of abrupt, qualitatively distinct periods of rapid change (stage/discontinuity theories).

Evaluate the given options

• A. stable: Refers to stability vs. change over time.
• B. stage: Refers to theories proposing that development occurs in distinct, qualitative steps or periods.
• C. continuity: Refers to gradual, quantitative, and continuous development.
• D. fluid: Not a standard developmental theory category in this context.

Therefore, the psychologist most likely supports stage theories of development.
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<mcq-option>A. stable</mcq-option>
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