The life course perspective differs from role theory in that this perspective:
A) considers individual personality as part of roles.
B) places people in their family context.
C) includes the impact of time, period, and cohort on aging.
D) focuses on the individual's developmental achievements and losses.

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The life course perspective considers the impact of time, period, and cohort on aging, while role theory focuses on the roles individuals occupy in society. Role theory does not consider the individual's developmental achievements and losses, nor does it necessarily place people in their family context or consider individual personality as part of roles.

The Life Course Perspective Differs from Role Theory in That