When development proceeds in a stepwise fashion with periods of growth interrupted by periods where growth is not occurring, we'd say that development is taking a(n) ________ trajectory.
A) continuous
B) unidirectional
C) discontinuous
D) bidirectional

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Development that proceeds in a stepwise fashion with periods of growth interrupted by periods where growth is not occurring is described as discontinuous. This means that development includes phases of rapid growth and phases of slower growth or stability, rather than a smooth, continuous progression.

When Development Proceeds in a Stepwise Fashion with Periods of Growth