In the Context of Cognitive Development, Plasticity Refers to the Fact

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the context of cognitive development, plasticity refers to the fact that _______.

• A) creativity gradually declines in middle-aged people
• B) intellectual abilities are not absolutely fixed but can be modified
• C) people do not age in the same way or at the same rate
• D) some aspects of intellectual functioning may improve, while others remain stable or decline

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