Multiple choice

From the perspective of the life-span psychologist, life stages are important because

  1. they represent the outcome of major biological changes

  2. they present a set of developmental tasks to be mastered

  3. they provide insight into the values and aspirations of particular cultures

  4. their beginning and end are perfectly correlated with chronological age
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Life-span psychologists view life stages as presenting specific developmental tasks that individuals must master at each phase. These tasks (like developing trust in infancy or identity in adolescence) are challenges that promote growth and adaptation, rather than just biological changes or cultural markers.

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