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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Definitions:

Glycogen

A large, branched polymer of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi.

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

The increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous activity.

Oxygen Consumption

The process by which living organisms utilize oxygen to metabolize organic compounds and produce energy.

Exercise

Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.