Amaria and Juan are taking a general psychology class and are studying for the upcoming exam,which includes topics on development.Stacey believes that cognitive development is a continuous process,while Juan thinks that cognitive change can happen overnight,sort of like a light bulb coming on in a child's mind.Which major issue are they debating?

A) nature and nurture
B) continuity and stages
C) predictability and unpredictability
D) stability and change

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Zahid Hasan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Amaria and Juan are debating whether cognitive development occurs continuously or in stages, which refers to the major issue of continuity and stages. The other options (nature and nurture, predictability and unpredictability, stability and change) do not relate to the specific disagreement between Amaria and Juan.

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