Many older adults become wiser by being able to call on experience,yet their performance on tests of cognitive speed declines.This can be explained by which of the following life-span characteristics?

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Multidirectionality is the life-span characteristic that explains why older adults may become wiser through experience but experience declines in tests of cognitive speed. This characteristic refers to how development can involve both growth and decline across different domains, such as physical, cognitive, and emotional.

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