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Continuous Process vs. Development in Stages

There are several main issues in human development that are subject to controversy. Some researchers maintain, for example, that development is a continuous process throughout life while others view development as happening in stages. In responding to the following questions, cite the page numbers from the textbook where you found your answers.

1. Describe the continuity (qualitative) vs discontinuity (quantitative) perspectives on how people change over time developmentally. 
2. Provide at least one example from the text supporting each perspective that a classmate has not already used. 
3. Cite the page numbers from the text where you drew your information from.