One of the three major concerns of developmental psychology involves a focus on
A) conception and prenatal development.
B) continuity and stages.
C) embryonic and fetal development.
D) individualism and habituation.

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Continuity and stages are one of the three major concerns of developmental psychology, which refers to whether development is a continuous, cumulative process or occurs through distinct stages. The other two concerns are nature and nurture (the impact of genetics versus environment) and stability and change (the degree to which traits and characteristics remain stable over time or change as we age). Choices A and C are more specific areas of focus within prenatal development, while choice D does not accurately describe a major concern in developmental psychology.

One of the Three Major Concerns of Developmental Psychology Involves