Which of the following statements would a stage theorist be most likely to support?
A) As we develop,behavior changes are largely the result of new experiences.
B) Individuals pass from one developmental period into the next as each period is mastered.
C) Development is largely a series of quantitative changes.
D) Development is a series of gradual and slow changes.

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Stage theorists believe that individuals pass through distinct stages or periods of development, and that each stage is marked by qualitatively different abilities, behaviors, and experiences. As each stage is mastered, the individual moves on to the next stage. This view is in contrast to the idea that development is a continuous, gradual process (option C and D) or that changes in behavior are largely the result of new experiences (option A).

Which of the Following Statements Would a Stage Theorist Be