"You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

question 63

Multiple Choice

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks." This old saying refutes Paul Baltes' life-span perspective that views development as being:

• A)plastic.
• B)multidisciplinary.
• C)lifelong.
• D)contextual.

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Definitions:

New Immigrants

Refers to the recent arrivals into a country, who typically come from different cultural, linguistic, or ethnic backgrounds than the majority population.

Urban Ethnic Enclaves

Neighborhoods in urban areas predominantly inhabited by a specific ethnic group, maintaining distinct cultural identities.

Suburbs

Residential areas located on the outskirts of a city or large town, often characterized by a lower population density than urban centers.

Environmental Racism

The practice of disproportionately exposing communities of color to pollution and environmental hazards, often due to discriminatory policies.