Which of the Following Assumptions Distinguishes Life Span Developmental Approaches

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions distinguishes life span developmental approaches to human development from other developmental approaches?

• A)Development is shaped by the interplay of nature and nurture.
• B)Cultural influences are more important in adult development than in child development.
• C)Development across the life span is primarily a process of unfolding maturation.
• D)Developmental processes are not completed when a person reaches adulthood.

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