Our concepts of the human life span have changed over time; the contemporary view includes the notion that:
A) childhood consists of formative years that determine what kind of adult the child will become.
B) society is turning to the elderly as wise individuals who can model living through extensive change.
C) life events occur in a predictable pattern due to improvements in health care.
D) many people are experiencing life events out of order, if they are engaging in these events at all.

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The contemporary view of the human life span recognizes that many people are deviating from the traditional life script of completing life events in a linear and predictable pattern. Instead, many individuals are experiencing life events out of order or not engaging in them at all. This shift may be due to a variety of factors such as changes in societal expectations, economic realities, and personal preferences. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is partially correct as childhood is considered a formative period but not the only determining factor of adult development. Option B is also partially correct, but it implies that the contemporary view values the elderly solely for their wisdom, which is not entirely accurate. Option C is incorrect as improvements in health care have not led to a predictable pattern of life events.

Our Concepts of the Human Life Span Have Changed Over