Which assertion is an assumption of stage theories?
A) Not all children pass through stages in the same order.
B) Transitions between stages can take a long time.
C) When children are in a given stage, a broad range of their behavior is consistent with that stage.
D) Transitions between stages are sporadic.

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Stage theories assume that behavior within each stage is consistent, allowing for predictable patterns to emerge. It does not necessarily assume that all children pass through stages in the same order or that transitions are sporadic or lengthy.

Which Assertion Is an Assumption of Stage Theories