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1. What does lifespan development scientifically examine across a person's life?
2. Which situation best illustrates adaptation in lifespan development?
3. Why is development described as multidimensional?
What is lifespan development?
The scientific study of behavior and mental changes across the lifetime.
What does adaptation mean in lifespan development?
Adjusting effectively to changing biological, environmental, or life demands.
Why is development considered multidimensional?
Because physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes occur simultaneously.
Why is development called multidirectional?
Because some behaviors expand while others shrink or stay stable at the same life stage.
Why is development described as contextual?
Because individuals are influenced by environments, culture, socioeconomic status, and life events.
What does chronological age measure?
The amount of time a person has been alive.
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