Development that occurs in distinct steps or stages, with each stage bringing about behaviour that is assumed to be qualitatively different from behaviour at earlier stages is called _________ change.

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Discontinuous change is characterized by distinct stages or steps that bring about qualitative differences in behavior from earlier stages. Continuous change, on the other hand, is characterized by gradual and quantitative changes over time. Critical change refers to a specific period in development when a particular skill or behavior must be acquired, while natural change simply refers to change that occurs due to natural processes, such as aging or maturation.

Development That Occurs in Distinct Steps or Stages, with Each