Ace the Human Growth and Development CLEP 2026 – Master Your Future, One Step at a Time!

During the prenatal stages, physical development occurs as the fetus grows and develops inside the mother's womb. The other options, cognitive, emotional, and academic, are incorrect as they refer to mental and emotional development, which occur after birth. Prenatal stages refer specifically to the time when the baby is developing inside the mother's body. Therefore, physical development is the only type of development that can occur during this time.