Which of the Following Is a Shortcoming of Stage Theories

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a shortcoming of stage theories of adult development?

• A) They do not adequately address universals of adult personality development.
• B) They do not adequately address individual variations in adult development.
• C) They place far too much importance on cultural variations in adult development.
• D) They place too much importance on individual variations in adult development.

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