Posted: April 11th, 2017

For the three pervasive issues surrounding child development, select two to define.

For the three pervasive issues surrounding child development, select two to define. Along with the definition for each, provide an example from your own experience with children (e.g., as a child yourself, your own children, your observations of others) and a research finding about the issue.

The issues from which you will choose are listed in Chapter 1. They are a) nature versus nurture, b) continuous versus discontinuous development, and c) critical and sensitive periods of development.

Your initial response should be between 200-250 words.

In your responses to at least two peers, please provide an extension of the opinion expressed, a counter opinion, or another example from research applicable to the opinion expressed.