A Lifespan Psychologist Would Point Out That the Only Way

question 53

Multiple Choice

A lifespan psychologist would point out that the only way to understand a patient's disorder is to understand how the individual

• A) developed from childhood to adulthood.
• B) developed during the psychosexual stages.
• C) resolved conflicts in early life.
• D) sees himself/herself as part of a family, a community, and a culture.

Understand the role of friendships and intimate relationships in adult development.

Acknowledge the potential for personality change and stability across the lifespan.

Distinguish between normative and nonnormative life events and their implications for development.

Understand the influence of gender socialization and gender schemas on children's development.

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