Dr. Fletcher is attempting to determine whether adult criminals were rule-breakers throughout their childhood or whether they suddenly turned to a life of crime. Her research is most concerned with which issue of human development?
A) nature versus nurture
B) universal versus context-specific development
C) biological versus sociocultural forces
D) continuity versus discontinuity

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Dr. Fletcher's research focuses on whether the behavior of being a rule-breaker and turning to a life of crime is something that develops gradually over time (continuity) or appears suddenly (discontinuity). This directly relates to the issue of continuity versus discontinuity in human development.

Dr Fletcher Is Attempting to Determine Whether Adult Criminals Were