Cross-sectional developmental research has discovered that various generations have been labeled by popular culture to describe...

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Cross-sectional developmental research has discovered that various generations have been labeled by popular culture to describe trends in behavior commonly seen among individuals born to each generation. Study the chart below, and discuss whether or not you agree with the labels given and the rationales provided. Explain your answers. Next, given the knowledge you have gained in this section about the influence of nature and nurture "(biological and contextual influences), are there other reasons besides those listed in the chart that could influence general trends in behavior across generations? Support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials. Generation Historical Period Reason for Label First generation to come of age in 21" century. Two main characteristics: conection to Millennials Born 1980 and later technology & ethnic diversity. Generation X Born between 1965 and 1980 Described as lacking an identity and savvy loners. This generation represents the spike in births after WWI; the largest generation to enter adulthood in the U.S. Born between 1946 and 1964 Baby Boomers Silent Generation Born between 1928 and 1945 Children of the Great Depression and WWII; described as conformists and civic minded. Cross-sectional developmental research has discovered that various generations have been labeled by popular culture to describe trends in behavior commonly seen among individuals born to each generation. Study the chart below, and discuss whether or not you agree with the labels given and the rationales provided. Explain your answers. Next, given the knowledge you have gained in this section about the influence of nature and nurture "(biological and contextual influences), are there other reasons besides those listed in the chart that could influence general trends in behavior across generations? Support your reasoning with information from the text and other course materials. Generation Historical Period Reason for Label First generation to come of age in 21" century. Two main characteristics: conection to Millennials Born 1980 and later technology & ethnic diversity. Generation X Born between 1965 and 1980 Described as lacking an identity and savvy loners. This generation represents the spike in births after WWI; the largest generation to enter adulthood in the U.S. Born between 1946 and 1964 Baby Boomers Silent Generation Born between 1928 and 1945 Children of the Great Depression and WWII; described as conformists and civic minded.

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