Lee, an experienced doctor, discovers that he recalls most of his medical training. However, he fails to remember the Italian that he learnt when he was a student abroad. In the context of cognitive development, the differences in Lee's abilities illustrate the principle of ______.

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Multidirectionality in cognitive development refers to the idea that different aspects of cognitive ability can change in different directions over time; in this case, Lee's medical knowledge has been retained while his language skills have diminished.

Lee, an Experienced Doctor, Discovers That He Recalls Most of His