Explain the difference between continuous and discontinuous development and provide an example for each.

Explain the difference between continuous and discontinuous development and provide an example for each.

• A. Continuous development is abrupt and qualitative; discontinuous is gradual.
• B. Continuous development is gradual (e.g., vocabulary growth); discontinuous occurs in stages with qualitative shifts (e.g., Piaget's stages).
• C. Both types occur only in adolescence.
• D. Discontinuous development refers to physical growth only.

Answer: (B)