Scribd
Upload
364 views

Issues On Human Development

This document discusses three key issues in human development: nature versus nurture, which examines whether behavior is caused by innate characteristics or the environment; continuity versus discontinuity, referring to whether change occurs smoothly over time or abruptly; and stability versus change, concerning whether aspects of a person remain unchanged or are modified through interactions.

Uploaded by

Rhea Ramos
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
364 views

Issues On Human Development

This document discusses three key issues in human development: nature versus nurture, which examines whether behavior is caused by innate characteristics or the environment; continuity versus discontinuity, referring to whether change occurs smoothly over time or abruptly; and stability versus change, concerning whether aspects of a person remain unchanged or are modified through interactions.

Uploaded by

Rhea Ramos
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

Issues on

Human
Development
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
A pattern of movement
or change that begins at
conception
It includes growth and
decline
THREE ISSUES ON HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT:
Nature versus Nurture
Continuity versus
Discontinuity
Stability versus Change
NATURE versus NURTURE
NATURE. Behavior is caused
by innate characteristics
NURTURE. Behavior is
determined by the
environment
CONTINUITY versus
DISCONTINUITY
CONTINUITY. Someone
changes throughout their
life along a smooth course
DISCONTINUITY. People
change abruptly
STABILITY versus CHANGE
STABILITY. Some aspect of
a system are unchanging
CHANGE. Personalities
are modified by
interactions

You might also like