Characteristics of Development

Question 1

Multi-contextual

Answer 1

Individual differences, e.g culture

Question 2

Multi-disciplinary

Answer 2

Applies to different fields, e.g social work, medical resources

Question 3

Multi-directional

Answer 3

Takes into account gains and losses throughout life, e.g exposure to lead paint leads to brain atrophy.

Question 4

Plasticity

Answer 4

Brain is malleable, anything can change the brain up to 21 years, drinking and smoking.