Classic psychoanalytic theory assumes development ________, whereas contemporary developmental psychology assumes development ________.
A) relies on nature; relies on nurture
B) stops after adolescence; continues throughout adulthood
C) continues throughout adulthood; stops after adolescence
D) relies on nurture; relies on nature

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Classic psychoanalytic theory, such as Freud's, traditionally viewed development as largely completed by adolescence, focusing on early childhood experiences. Contemporary developmental psychology, however, emphasizes that development is a lifelong process, continuing into and throughout adulthood.

Classic Psychoanalytic Theory Assumes Development ________, Whereas Contemporary Developmental Psychology