Problem: This conversation has always been interesting to me because looking back at my personal life, I would say development happened gradually over time. However, through research in undergrad classes, I can see how some studies may show that certain things in life happen in stages. The article that I'm choosing to reference is from simply psychology. Sean McLeod does a great job explaining continuity vs. discontinuity, along with provides a nice diagram representation showing the key difference between the two perspectives. Mcleod, S., & 15, J. (2023, June 15). What is developmental psychology?. Simply Psychology.