A. This is not the best answer. Although biological, social, and psychological aspects of death and dying are discussed at the beginning of the chapter, the context in which these aspects of development occur is discussed in relation to historical context.
B. This is not the best answer. Periods of adulthood are discussed in relation to attitudes toward death and dying. Current attitudes are influenced by current expectations of longevity and historical context.
C. This is not the best answer. There is an association between the discussion of physical and psychological changes in relation to terminal drop and functional and biological age, but this aspect of development is discussed specifically in relation to this section.
D. This is not the best answer. The discussion of Kübler-Ross’s model reflects a normal developmental sequence and is specific to this section.
E. This is the best answer. The Contexts of Influences, or ecological approach, appears to influence the discussions of changing patterns on death and dying, aspects of death, hospice care, attitudes toward death and dying, and postponing death, either directly or indirectly.