What Factors Argue Against the Existence of Fixed Stages of Development

question 27

Multiple Choice

What factors argue against the existence of fixed stages of development?

• A) There are individual differences in the timing and order of development.
• B) Stage theories are descriptive rather than explanatory.
• C) Development is often not unidirectional, i.e., sometimes regression is necessary for development to advance.
• D) All of the above.

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