Our Concepts of the Human Life Span Have Changed Over

question 227

Multiple Choice

Our concepts of the human life span have changed over time; the contemporary view includes the notion that:

• A) childhood consists of formative years that determine what kind of adult the child will become.
• B) society is turning to the elderly as wise individuals who can model living through extensive change.
• C) life events occur in a predictable pattern due to improvements in health care.
• D) many people are experiencing life events out of order, if they are engaging in these events at all.

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