Stages of development · CDP

Which of the following is true about the stage definitions of human development?

  1. Stage boundaries are rigid and identical for every child worldwide
  2. Stages give approximate age frameworks, but variation is common
  3. A child can skip whole stages entirely if their development is fast
  4. Developmental stages are only ever used within clinical populations
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Correct answer: Stages give approximate age frameworks, but variation is common

While developmental stages offer a general framework, actual growth timelines vary widely among individuals due to genetic, environmental, cultural and other factors.

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