Who among the following is most likely taking the traditional approach to the study of development?
A) Daren who emphasizes developmental change throughout adulthood as well as childhood
B) Nick who emphasizes extensive change in adulthood
C) James who emphasizes extensive change from birth to adolescence, little or no change in adulthood, and decline in old age
D) Gregory who emphasizes development as lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plastic, multidisciplinary, and contextual

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James' emphasis on extensive change from birth to adolescence, little or no change in adulthood, and decline in old age is consistent with a traditional approach to the study of development, which typically focuses on childhood and adolescence as periods of rapid and substantial change, with adulthood and old age defined by stability and decline. The other options emphasize more contemporary approaches to the study of development that emphasize lifelong and multidimensional change.

Who Among the Following Is Most Likely Taking the Traditional