What Is the Term Developmentalist Paul Baltes Used to Describe

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the term developmentalist Paul Baltes used to describe one's adaptive capacity for positive change in response to the environmental demands that are possible in one's lifespan?

• A) goal directed
• B) plasticity
• C) maximizing gain
• D) compensating strategies

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Definitions:

Verbal Ability

Verbal ability refers to the capacity to use language effectively, including skills like speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist who, in the early 20th century, developed the first practical intelligence test.

Intelligence Test

A psychological assessment that measures a range of cognitive abilities and provides a score, intended to serve as a quantitative measure of an individual's intelligence.

School Performance

The assessment of a student's academic work, usually based on grades, test scores, and other evaluations.