Psychological Development Theories Quiz
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In psychology, developmental stage theories are theories that divide psychological development into distinct stages which are characterized by qualitative differences in behavior.There are several different views about psychological and physical development and how they proceed throughout the life span. The two main psychological developmental theories include continuous and discontinuous development. In addition to individual differences in development, developmental psychologists generally agree that development occurs in an orderly way and in different areas simultaneously. == Stage theories == The development of the human mind is complex and a debated subject, and may take place in a continuous or discontinuous fashion. Continuous development, like the height of a child, is measurable and quantitative, while discontinuous development is qualitative, like hair or skin color, where those traits fall only under a few specific phenotypes. Continuous development involves gradual and ______

ongoing changes

The two main psychological developmental theories include continuous and ______ development.

discontinuous

In psychology, developmental stage theories are theories that divide psychological development into distinct stages which are characterized by qualitative differences in ______.

behavior

The development of the human mind is complex and a debated subject, and may take place in a continuous or ______ fashion.

<p>discontinuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Continuous development, like the height of a child, is measurable and

<p>quantitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discontinuous development is qualitative, like hair or skin color, where those traits fall only under a few specific

<p>phenotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a theory in sociology?

<p>A way to explain different aspects of social interactions and create testable propositions about society</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Émile Durkheim study in relation to suicide?

<p>Social factors affecting suicide rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim hypothesize about differences in suicide rates?

<p>They might be explained by religious differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Durkheim find in his study about suicide rates?

<p>Protestants were more likely to commit suicide than Catholics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Durkheim's work support in sociological research?

<p>The utility of theory in sociological research</p> Signup and view all the answers

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