Theoretical Issue In Development (psychology)
1Q.)When a psychologist claims that developmental processes occur rapidly and are marked by distinct periods, the psychologist most likely supports which theories of development?
1A.)stage

2Q.)Psychologists who favor the theory of continuous development tend to refer to stage theories of development as “discontinuous.” t/f
2A.)True

3Q.)Stage theories and continuity theories of development can be used together to adequately assess changes in growth that occur throughout life.t/f
3A.)True

4Q.)If development does not occur in stages, then it is likely that development can be described as __________.
4A.) continuous

5Q.)Which of the following statements concerning the debate between personality change and stability is not correct?
5A.)
An infant’s personality provides a solid basis for determining what their personality will be later.

6Q.)Which of the following statements concerning personality stability is not correct?
6A.) Personality is often more malleable after one reaches adulthood.

7Q.)Temperament is an aspect of personality that often changes throughout someone’s life.t/f
7A.)False

8Q.)Research indicates that stage theories are more accurate than developmental theories when it comes to assessing developmental changes.t/f
8A.)False

9Q.)When a psychologist claims that experience and learning are key elements in initiating developmental changes, the psychologist most likely supports which theories of development?
9A.)continuity

10Q.)Brooke, who believes in continuous human development, is reading a paper on famous psychologist Erik Erikson. In Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, children aged 3 to 5 years old struggle with becoming responsible for beginning tasks.
Since Brooke believes in continuous human development, which of the following statements would she agree with?
10A.)Children may begin their struggle with responsibility earlier than age 3 or later than age 5.