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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

Cognitive Development

The construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Interindividual Variability

The fact that people do not age in the same way or at the same rate.

Multidirectionality

In the context of cognitive development, the fact that some aspects of intellectual functioning may improve while others remain stable or decline.

  • Become familiar with the topic of cognitive evolution and its pertinence in middle adulthood, including an understanding of plasticity and multidirectionality principles.
  • Recognize the role of interindividual variability in cognitive abilities and experiences during middle adulthood.
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