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Which of the following is the definition of development? 

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Development refers to the pattern of continuity and change in human capabilities that occurs during childhood.


Development refers to the pattern of continuity and change in human capabilities that occurs only through growth.


Development refers to the pattern of continuity and change in human capabilities that occurs genetically.


Development refers to the pattern of continuity and change in human capabilities that occurs throughout life.
Which of the following is the definition of development? 

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Development r...
Development refers to the pattern of continuity and change in human capabilities that occurs throughout life.
According to Piaget, a(n) _______is a concept or framework that exists in a person's mind that organizes information and provides a framework for interpreting the information.
According to Piaget, a(n) _______is a concept or framework that exists in a person's mind that orga...
schema
According to Piaget's schema theory, a toddler might learn to call all four-legged animals "dogs." As time went on, however, the toddler would realize that a cat is not the same as a dog and so would develop a new cat schema. This process is _______.
According to Piaget's schema theory, a toddler might learn to call all four-legged animals "dogs....
accommodation
An infant enjoys sucking on his pacifier. When he comes across a stuffed toy, he puts it in his mouth and starts sucking on it. This is an example of____ . After months of experience, the infant learns that the purpose of the stuffed toy is to play with it, not put it in his mouth. This illustrates _____.
An infant enjoys sucking on his pacifier. When he comes across a stuffed toy, he puts it in his mout...
assimilation and accommodation
Object permanence is when a child

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understands that something exists even if it cannot be seen.


learns how to engage in hypothetical reasoning.


understands that objects retain their inherent attributes even if they change appearance.


believes that inanimate objects can't "die."
Object permanence is when a child

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understands that something exists even...
understands that something exists even if it cannot be seen.