Some aspects of development seem to follow universal patterns of ...

[mikaylakyoung]

Some aspects of development seem to follow universal patterns of change, whereas other aspects show great diversity across individuals. Describe at least one aspect of development that seems to follow a universal pattern and at least one aspect of development that reflects diversity across individuals.
 
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Question 2

Which one of the following best illustrates social-emotional development as a developmental domain?
 
  a. Pamela has decided to get a fashionable new haircut.
  b. Annika cries in pain when she steps on a sharp pebble.
  c. Carlos is learning how to play cooperatively with his preschool classmates.
  d. Thomas used to think that the earth was flat, but now he knows that it's round.

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Answer to Question 1

Examples of aspects of development that seem to follow a universal pattern include the sequence in which children acquire motor skills (crawling, then walking, then running) and the sequence in which children acquire language (babbling, then one-word and two-word sentences). Diversity in development can be seen when youngsters who differ by gender, culture, or historical era acquire different skills and competencies, communicate using different symbols and tools of communication, or hold unique beliefs and values.

Answer to Question 2

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