Marielle and Dominic have not seen each other since high school, and they are both getting ready to attend their 30-year reunion. Marielle remembers Dominic as being a very playful, funny, and easy-going person. She is looking forward to seeing him, and expects that he will be very much the same as he was 30 years ago. Marielle's expectation demonstrates a belief in
A) universal development.
B) continuity.
C) nurture.
D) nature.

Question

Marielle and Dominic have not seen each other since high school, and they are both getting ready to attend their 30-year reunion. Marielle remembers Dominic as being a very playful, funny, and easy-going person. She is looking forward to seeing him, and expects that he will be very much the same as he was 30 years ago. Marielle's expectation demonstrates a belief in
A) ​universal development.
B) ​continuity.
C) ​nurture.
D) ​nature.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marielle's expectation of Dominic's personality remaining the same over the past 30 years demonstrates a belief in continuity, which suggests that personality traits and other characteristics remain relatively stable over time.

Marielle and Dominic Have Not Seen Each Other Since High