Question

Majority of contemporary developmental psychologists believe that:

• A. Personality is essentially formed by the end of infancy.
• B. Personality continues to be formed until adolescence.
• C. The shaping of personality continues during adolescence and well beyond.
• D. Adolescent development has very little impact on adult personality.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The shaping of personality continues during adolescence and well beyond.

Contemporary developmental psychologists believe that human development is the result of both nature and nurture: 

• Nature: The influence of biological factors, such as genetics, on a person's psychology 

• Nurture: The influence of the environment on a person's psychology 

Developmental psychologists study how humans grow, change, and adapt throughout their lives. They examine how thinking, feeling, and behaviors change across three major dimensions: physical development, cognitive development, and social emotional development. 

Developmental psychologists also consider how personal characteristics, behavior, and environmental factors interact. For example, they study how the social context and built environment influence development. 

The field of developmental psychology began with a focus on child development, but has since expanded to include adolescence, adult development, aging, and the entire lifespan.