Which Is NOT an Assumption of the Lifespan Perspective

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an assumption of the lifespan perspective?

• A)Development is shaped by historical context.
• B)Development can take multiple directions.
• C)Development focuses on gains not losses.
• D)Understanding development requires multiple disciplines.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The tiny gap between neurons at a synapse, through which neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals from one neuron to another.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons or sensory stimuli and transmit them toward the cell body.

Axon

An extended, slim part of a nerve cell, also known as a neuron, that usually carries electrical currents away from the main cell body of the neuron.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of some neurons, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission.