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Discontinuous Development
Discontinuous development is a theory proposing that human growth occurs in distinct, unique stages that are tied to specific times or ages. According to this view, developmental changes are sudden and qualitative, rather than gradual. A classic example is an infant's sudden grasp of object permanence, which represents a new stage of cognitive ability.
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Visual Representation of Continuous vs. Discontinuous Development
A researcher studying cognitive abilities in children notices a distinct pattern. For several months, a child consistently fails to understand that the amount of water remains the same when poured from a short, wide glass into a tall, narrow one. Then, within a single week, the child suddenly grasps the concept and consistently answers correctly. This sudden shift in understanding is a classic example that supports which perspective on development?