1. Developmental Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
What is development?
A
Age-related changes in capacity
2
Q
What is a developmental norm?
A
Characteristics and behaviors that are typical at a specific age
3
Q
What are the key assumptions of Baltes’ Developmental Theory? (List 5)
A
Development is lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, multidisciplinary, and plastic
4
Q
Define continuous and discontinuous change.
A
Continuous change is gradual and linear, while discontinuous change is sudden and stage-like
