Oliver was a runner when he was younger, winning many race awards on the amateur circuit. Arthritis in his knees forced him to give up running, so he learned to use a recumbent bike that he could propel by pedaling with his arms. This enables him to keep participating in the amateur athletic community. Which of the following features of the life-span perspective describes Oliver's experience?
a. multiple causation
b. plasticity
c. historical context
d. multidirectionality
Answer: b. plasticity
Psychology
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