WGU C273 HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
ACROSS THE LIFESPAN QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
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1. Which principle best describes human development?
A. It occurs only in childhood
B. It is random and unpredictable
C. It is lifelong and multidimensional
D. It stops after adolescence
Rationale: Development continues across physical, cognitive,
and psychosocial domains throughout life.
Correct: C
2. Nature vs nurture refers to:
A. Genetics only
B. Environment only
C. Interaction of heredity and environment
D. Cultural influence only
Rationale: Development results from both biology and
environment.
Correct: C
3. The cephalocaudal principle means development proceeds:
A. From feet to head
B. From head to feet
C. From inside to outside
D. Randomly
,Rationale: Growth starts at the head and moves downward.
Correct: B
4. The proximodistal principle refers to development:
A. From center to extremities
B. From extremities to center
C. From head to toe
D. Only brain development
Rationale: Control develops from trunk outward.
Correct: A
5. Critical periods are:
A. Times when development is most flexible
B. Times when specific development must occur
C. Adult learning phases
D. Unimportant stages
Rationale: Certain skills must develop during specific windows.
Correct: B
6. Maturation refers to:
A. Learned behavior
B. Genetic biological growth
C. Social learning
D. Emotional change
Rationale: Maturation is biologically driven.
Correct: B
7. A cohort is:
A. A medical group
B. People born in same era
, C. A family unit
D. A school grade
Rationale: Cohorts share historical experiences.
Correct: B
8. Developmental milestones are:
A. Random abilities
B. Expected age-based skills
C. Cultural beliefs
D. Genetic mutations
Rationale: Milestones are typical developmental markers.
Correct: B
9. The lifespan approach emphasizes:
A. Childhood only
B. Old age only
C. Continuous development
D. Physical health only
Rationale: Development occurs across all ages.
Correct: C
10. Plasticity in development means:
A. Fixed abilities
B. Ability to change and adapt
C. No change after childhood
D. Genetic control only
Rationale: Human development can be modified.
Correct: B
ACROSS THE LIFESPAN QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which principle best describes human development?
A. It occurs only in childhood
B. It is random and unpredictable
C. It is lifelong and multidimensional
D. It stops after adolescence
Rationale: Development continues across physical, cognitive,
and psychosocial domains throughout life.
Correct: C
2. Nature vs nurture refers to:
A. Genetics only
B. Environment only
C. Interaction of heredity and environment
D. Cultural influence only
Rationale: Development results from both biology and
environment.
Correct: C
3. The cephalocaudal principle means development proceeds:
A. From feet to head
B. From head to feet
C. From inside to outside
D. Randomly
,Rationale: Growth starts at the head and moves downward.
Correct: B
4. The proximodistal principle refers to development:
A. From center to extremities
B. From extremities to center
C. From head to toe
D. Only brain development
Rationale: Control develops from trunk outward.
Correct: A
5. Critical periods are:
A. Times when development is most flexible
B. Times when specific development must occur
C. Adult learning phases
D. Unimportant stages
Rationale: Certain skills must develop during specific windows.
Correct: B
6. Maturation refers to:
A. Learned behavior
B. Genetic biological growth
C. Social learning
D. Emotional change
Rationale: Maturation is biologically driven.
Correct: B
7. A cohort is:
A. A medical group
B. People born in same era
, C. A family unit
D. A school grade
Rationale: Cohorts share historical experiences.
Correct: B
8. Developmental milestones are:
A. Random abilities
B. Expected age-based skills
C. Cultural beliefs
D. Genetic mutations
Rationale: Milestones are typical developmental markers.
Correct: B
9. The lifespan approach emphasizes:
A. Childhood only
B. Old age only
C. Continuous development
D. Physical health only
Rationale: Development occurs across all ages.
Correct: C
10. Plasticity in development means:
A. Fixed abilities
B. Ability to change and adapt
C. No change after childhood
D. Genetic control only
Rationale: Human development can be modified.
Correct: B
