When discussing child development, Olaf uses terms like the terrible 2s and the tranquil 3s.. These ...

When discussing child development, Olaf uses terms like the terrible 2s and the tranquil 3s.. These ideas are most compatible with a ____ view.
 
  a. context-specificity
  b. hereditary
 c. continuity
 d. discontinuity

Question 2

The notion that development is best described in terms of a series of abrupt shifts in behavior best fits with the ____ approach.
 
  a. nature
 b. nurture
 c. continuity
 d. discontinuity

Question 3

Dr. Kim takes a strong nature position with regard to the origins of intellectual disabilities. Therefore, she would most likely hypothesize that her son's intellectual disability (formally known as mental retardation) is due to
 
  a. her parenting style.
 b. his genes.
 c. his exposure to a toxic chemical prior to birth.
  d. random chance.

Question 4

Which term does not belong in this group?
 
  a. Experiential
 b. Nurture
 c. Environmental
  d. Hereditary

Question 5

Which question best captures the spirit of most individuals who study human development with a nature/nurture focus?
 
  a. How do genes and environmental factors interact in the development of memory processes?
 b. Which human behaviors are determined genetically, and which are determined by environmental factors?
  c. At what age do environmental factors surpass genetic factors as most important in human development?
  d. Which genes are responsible for childhood behavior, and which genes are responsible for adult behavior?