From the perspective of the life-span psychologist, life stages are important because
a. they represent the outcome of major biological changes.
b. they present a set of developmental tasks to be mastered.
c. they provide insight into the values and aspirations of particular cultures.
d. their beginning and end are perfectly correlated with chronological age.
Ans: b. they present a set of developmental tasks to be mastered.
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A) continuous; nature B) continuous; nurture C) discontinuous; nature D) discontinuous; nurture
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a) ideal self b) real self c) ego d) id
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A. power. B. personal admiration. C. a powerful partner. D. independence.