Stage Theories of Development Assume That ​

question 199

Multiple Choice

Stage theories of development assume that ​

• A)individuals progress through specified stages in a particular order because each stage builds on the previous stage.
• B)environmental circumstances can sometimes cause individuals to skip stages early on and return to them later.
• C)progress through the sequence of stages is not related to age.
• D)there are few, if any, discontinuities in development.

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