Jackie, an architect, recalls most of her architectural training and has even improved upon it over the years. However, she cannot remember the Mandarin that she learnt as a sophomore. In the context of cognitive development, the differences in Jackie's abilities illustrate the principle of ______.
A) interindividual variability
B) plasticity
C) multidirectionality
D) transitivity

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Multidirectionality refers to the concept that cognitive development can progress in different directions, with some abilities improving while others decline or remain stable. Jackie's improved architectural skills and forgotten Mandarin illustrate this principle.

Jackie, an Architect, Recalls Most of Her Architectural Training and Has