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

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Discontinuous change involves distinct, qualitative shifts in behavior as individuals progress through different stages or phases of development, whereas continuous change refers to gradual, incremental changes in behavior over time. Critical and natural are not commonly used terms to describe types of developmental change.

Development That Occurs in Distinct Steps or Stages,with Each Stage