Developmental psychology focuses on the:

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Developmental psychology is the scientific study of how and why humans change and remain the same over time. It encompasses both continuity and change throughout the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Therefore, choice C (continuity and change of humans over the life span) best reflects the focus of developmental psychology. Choice A (continuity of humans over the life span) and B (change of humans over the life span) are only partial representations of the scope of developmental psychology. Choice D (infantile period of humans) is too narrow in its focus, as developmental psychology studies all periods of the lifespan.

Developmental Psychology Focuses on The