alleryStart learning →Discontinuous development is characterised by growth occurring in:
ARandom bursts
BReverse order
CDiscrete stages
DA smooth ramp
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Discrete stages
1. The continuity debate asks about the shape of developmental change.
2. With discontinuous development, the change is more sudden.
3. Discontinuous development sees growth in more discrete stages.
4. Continuous development would instead show gradual, unbroken change.
_Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 9 'Lifespan Development', sections 9.1-9.4_
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