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developmental theories  

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  • Developmental theories concern changes that occur over the lifespan as a result of maturation and experience. The nature of decision making shifts as children become adolescents and, as more recent research shows, as adolescents become adults and adults age. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Developmental Theories]

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