A theory that assumes that children are qualitatively different from adults and go through a fixed order of periods of development is called a ______ theory.
A)nonstage
B)stage
C)heuristics
D)structural

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Stage theories of development, such as those proposed by Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson, posit that children go through distinct stages or phases as they grow, each characterized by qualitative differences in behavior, thinking, or emotional development. These theories emphasize a fixed sequence of developmental stages.

A Theory That Assumes That Children Are Qualitatively Different from Adults