Which of the following statements reflects the relationship among growth, maturation, and development?
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Correct answer: Growth gives substrate, maturation sets timing, development brings skills
Growth gives physical size increases, maturation provides biologically driven readiness, and development covers functional/behavioral gains — all interacting over time.
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