Theories of human development have been most susceptible to criticism for overemphasizing

A) discrete age-linked stages.
B) the interaction of nature and nurture.
C) maturation during adolescent development.
D) cognitive changes during adult development.

Discrete Age-Linked Stages

The concept that development occurs in distinct, clearly defined stages that are linked to specific ages, with each stage bringing about different abilities and behaviors.

Human Development

The multidisciplinary study of how people change and grow over the course of their life.

Adolescent Development

The physical, psychological, and social changes that occur during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.