Which of the Following Represents a Consensus of Opinion Among

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a consensus of opinion among modern psychologists about human development?

• A) Piaget's stage theory is an accurate description of development through adolescence.
• B) Erikson's description of the challenges faced by individuals over the lifespan are sufficient to understand the process of development.
• C) No single theoretical framework adequately characterizes all of development.
• D) The sociocultural approach offers the optimal approach to understanding development.

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