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Which of the following best defines theories of development?
Which of the following best defines theories of development?
- Organized ideas that summarize known facts (correct)
- Stimulations for new research
- Predictions about future behavior
- Proven statements that explain a child's development
What is the purpose of theories of development?
What is the purpose of theories of development?
- To provide explanations for a child's development
- To predict future behavior
- To stimulate new research
- All of the above (correct)
Why are theories important for the study of child development?
Why are theories important for the study of child development?
- To predict future behavior
- To summarize and explain known facts
- To conduct research
- To determine whether a theory is true or not (correct)
Which theory aims to predict future behavior based on present and past behavior?
Which theory aims to predict future behavior based on present and past behavior?
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What is the common feature of all developmental theories?
What is the common feature of all developmental theories?
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