- Using Ch. 9 of the textbook, discuss lifespan development. What is lifespan development in the field of psychology? When lifespan psychologists discuss the “normative approach”, to what are they referring?
- Using Ch. 9 of the textbook, discuss continuous and discontinuous development. Define each of these forms of development, cite two examples of each.
- Using Ch. 9 of the textbook, discuss the evidence for the “one course” versus the “many courses” viewpoints of development? Define each, cite at least two examples of each.
- Using Ch. 9 of the textbook, define and discuss nature and nurture. What role does nature and nurture play in child development, which of the two do you think is more important? Why? Cite two examples of each nature and nurture you have witnessed or from your experience.