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

Question

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 is concerned with the issue of continuity versus discontinuity in human development. She is investigating whether criminal behavior develops gradually over time (continuity) or if it occurs suddenly (discontinuity) in adulthood.

Dr Fletcher Is Attempting to Determine Whether Adult Criminals Were