In the context of cognitive development, plasticity refers to the fact that:
A) creativity gradually declines in middle-aged people.
B) intellectual abilities are not absolutely fixed but can be modified.
C) people do not age in the same way or at the same rate.
D) some aspects of intellectual functioning may improve, while others remain stable or decline.
B
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