According to Paul Baltes, which of the following statements most likely supports the view that development is plastic?
A. Early adulthood is not the end point of development; rather, no age period dominates development.
B. All development occurs within a context, or a setting that changes.
C. The cognitive skills of older adults can be improved through training and acquisition of effective strategies.
D. Development has biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions.
Answer: C
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