Psychologists Favor the Lifespan Approach to Development Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

Psychologists favor the lifespan approach to development because

• A) it illustrates that the changes during late adulthood are even more dramatic than the changes during infancy.
• B) the research techniques are more valid than when other approaches are used.
• C) it demonstrates that the cognitive changes between infancy and old age are relatively minor.
• D) it emphasizes that people continue to develop throughout their lifetime.

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