Lekeshia has been promoted and is moving her family to a new city in a different part of the country. Though four-year-old Roscoe is very happy and makes the transition easily, 12-year-old Josh is unhappy and has a very difficult time adjusting to the move. Both children generally adapt well to change. Which single set of factors best explains the different responses of Roscoe and Josh to the move?

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Life-cycle factors best explain the different responses because they account for the different developmental stages of Roscoe and Josh. At four years old, Roscoe is in a stage where he is more adaptable and less affected by social changes, while 12-year-old Josh is entering adolescence, a period where peer relationships and social stability become more important, making the move more challenging for him.

Lekeshia Has Been Promoted and Is Moving Her Family to a New