Issues in Lifespan Development Flashcards
1
Q
Heredity plays the most important role in forming our traits/behavior
A
Nature
2
Q
Environment is the most significant in shaping us
A
Nurture
3
Q
Development is slow and gradual
A
Continuous Development
4
Q
Development is in distinct stages that are qualitatively different from each other
A
Discontinuous Development
5
Q
Individuals are more in control of their development path
A
Active Development
6
Q
The environment is more in control of one’s development path
A
Passive Development
7
Q
Very little change from childhood to adulthood
A
Stability
8
Q
There are initial tendencies that are modified by social and cultural forces over time
A
Change
