Development describes the growth of humans throughout their lifespan, from conception to death. It refers to development as patterns of change over time. It does not just involve the biological and physical aspects of growth, but also the cognitive and social aspects associated with development.The life span perspective argues that significant modifications take place throughout development. It consists of the development of humans in multidimensional, multidirectional, plastic, multidisciplinary, and contextual factors. The development involves growth, maintenance, and regulation. Characteristics of life span development:Development is Lifelong: The potential for development extends across the entire life span: there is no assumption that the life course must reach a plateau or decline during adulthood and old age. Development is Multidimensional: Multidimensionality refers to the fact that development cannot be described by a single criterion such as increases or decreases in a behavior. It occurs in the biological, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. Development is Multidirectional: Development is often comprised of multiple abilities which take different directions, showing different types of change or constancy. Some dimensions or aspects of development may be increasing while others are declining or not changing.The development follows a definite and predictable pattern: It follows a definite and predictable pattern. There are orderly patterns of physical, motor, intellectual and speech development. Development is governed by certain laws: (i) Cephalocaudal Law- and Proximodistal Law.Development is affected by cultural changes: An individuals development is molded to conform to cultural standards and norms, while changes in these standards affect the developmental pattern. So Option (2) is the correct answer.Additional Information Human development periods span the lifetime from conception to the end of life. These periods are as follows, prenatal, early, middle and late childhood, puberty, adolescence, young adulthood, early, middle, and later adulthood old age.Cephalocaudal Law- It means that development spreads over the body from head to foot.Proximodistal Law- It means that development spreads outward from the central axis of the body to the extremities.