Cross-cultural research
A) has shown that there is nothing in development that is truly universal.
B) finds that stage theories apply equally well in any culture that we study.
C) has shown that early development is very similar across cultures, but that later development shows great diversity.
D) finds both universal processes that apply across cultures as well as important cultural differences.

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Cross-cultural research has found both universal processes that apply across cultures (e.g. language development, attachment) as well as important cultural differences (e.g. parenting practices, values). Therefore, choice D is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because there are some universal processes in development (e.g. language acquisition). Choice B is incorrect because stage theories have been critiqued for being culturally biased. Choice C is partly true, but it oversimplifies the complexity of cross-cultural research.

Cross-Cultural Research