Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term that refers to the idea that development is not a uniform process, but involves different branching paths?

Continuous development
Discontinuous development
Coherent development
Nonlinear development

The correct answer is: Nonlinear development

Nonlinear development refers to the idea that development does not follow a consistent, linear path but instead involves branching paths. Continuous development, on the other hand, suggests that development occurs gradually without any distinct stages. Discontinuous development refers to the view that development occurs in distinct, separate stages. Coherent development implies that development occurs in a logical and organized manner. Therefore, the term "nonlinear development" is the most appropriate term to describe the idea that development involves branching paths.