Longitudinal designs are particularly useful for examining
a. age differences on a particular variable
b. broad similarities and differences between children of different ages
c. the processes that produce changes
d. continuity and discontinuity in development
Answer: d. continuity and discontinuity in development
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Such a view would be most consistent with which of the following theoretical models? a. biological clock theories b. psychological clock theories c. the gerontology model d. stochastic theories