Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the process of growing to maturity called?

Aging
Development
Maturation
Maturing

The correct answer is: Development

Development is the accurate term for the process of growing to maturity. Aging refers to the natural process of getting older and can also include physical and genetic changes that occur with age. Maturation is often used to describe the physical or sexual development of an organism. While it is similar to development, it more specifically refers to the process of becoming fully developed in terms of physiology or behavior. Maturing, while similar sounding, is not the actual term used to describe this process and is an incorrect answer.