Which Statement About Stages of Development Is FALSE

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement about stages of development is FALSE?

• A) The age at which individuals enter various stages of development is quite stable.
• B) The age at which individuals move on to new stages of development may vary.
• C) Transition across stages tends to be gradual rather than abrupt.
• D) Cross-cultural definitions of developmental stages may vary.

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Definitions:

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place during breathing.

Oxygen

A chemical element vital to most life forms on Earth; it is a key component of the air and is crucial for cellular respiration.

Diffusion

Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules or particles from regions of higher concentration to regions of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Hypertonic

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a cell, causing water to move out of the cell and leading to cell shrinkage.