The observation that children gain many cognitive abilities as they get older but also lose self-esteem and become more prone to depression is

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The gain-stability-loss model suggests that individuals gain cognitive abilities as they get older, but lose emotional stability and become more prone to negative emotions, such as depression. Thus, the observation mentioned in the question is consistent with the gain-stability-loss model, making choice C the correct answer. Choices B and D are not relevant to the question as they discuss different approaches to development, and choice A is incorrect as it misrepresents the gain-stability-loss model.

The Observation That Children Gain Many Cognitive Abilities as They