Question

which of the following is not an assumption of stage theories?
a. stages are genetically predisposed.
b. stages are continuous and gradual.
c. each stage corresponds to a specific age.
d. each stage is passed through in order.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Stage theories assume stages are genetically predisposed (A), each stage corresponds to a specific age (C), and stages are passed through in order (D). Stage theories are discontinuous, so B is not an assumption.

Answer:

B. Stages are continuous and gradual.