Influences that generally affect a generation (for example, the effect of the Vietnam War on the baby boomers) are considered ________ influences.
A) nonnormative multidirectional
B) normative age-graded
C) nonnormative age-graded
D) normative history-graded

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Normative history-graded influences are events that affect an entire generation or cohort, such as wars, economic depressions, or technological advances. The Vietnam War was a normative history-graded influence that affected the baby boomer generation. Nonnormative influences are events that are unique to an individual or a small group, and normative age-graded influences are events that are typical for a particular age group, such as puberty or retirement. Nonnormative multidirectional influences are events that can have both positive and negative effects on development, such as a divorce or a job loss.

Influences That Generally Affect a Generation (For Example, the Effect