Question

The phrase "womb to tomb" in development refers to:

• A. Development primarily occurs during childhood and adolescence, with adulthood being a period of stability.
• B. Development is a sequence of pre-determined biological stages that cease after physical maturity.
• C. Development is lifelong and continuous
• D. The focus of development is on the critical impact of early childhood experiences on later life.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Development is lifelong and continuous

• Development begins at conception and ends at death.

• It follows a gradual and continuous process.

• No stage is totally isolated from the other.