Which of the following is true of the theorists who agree with the organismic model of development?

A. They are proponents of stage theories in which development is seen as occurring in a series of distinct stages.
B. They see development as continuous: as occurring in small incremental stages.
C. They maintain that development is based on quantitative change rather than qualitative change.
D. They believe that development involves the gradual refinement and extension of early skills into later abilities.


Answer: A

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