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life course perspective on adult development  

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  • A life course perspective on adult development is one that sees continuity between phases of adult development. In general, the relative rank order of individuals during childhood (e.g., the smartest kid in the class, the fastest runner on the track) is maintained throughout life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Life Course Perspective on Adult Development]

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