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The debate over whether development occurs gradually, without discernible shifts, or through a series of distinct stages is termed

nature vs. nurture
developmental vs. cognitive
cross-sectional vs. longitudinal
continuity vs. discontinuity
maturation vs. learning

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Answer: continuity vs. discontinuity

Step-by-step explanation:

In general there are two major theories about an individual's development.

1. Continuity theory which states that development is a steady and continuous process.

2. Discontinuity theory which states that development arises in a course of several stages.

Partisan of continuity view state that development is a steady and constant process that is cumulative. On the other hand, discontinuity view resides with the opinion that individual go through stages which are qualitatively different.

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