Which of the following is consistent with a stage theory approach to child development

A)  A child who is at one stage will be distinctly different from a child in a different stage. 
B)  Children will reach all stages but may attain particular stages in any order. 
C)  Children change very gradually and there are no clear transition points between stages. 
D)  The age of a child is independent of the developmental stage that child is in.

Stage Theory Approach

The stage theory approach is a psychological framework positing that human development occurs in distinct, sequential stages, each with its own challenges and tasks.

Child Development

The study of how children grow and change physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively from birth through adolescence.

Distinctly Different

Clearly not the same; having unique or differing characteristics that set something apart from others.