Name the stages of postnatal development, and describe the time frame involved for each stage

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The postnatal stages of development are the neonatal period, from birth to 1 month; infancy, from 1 month to age 1 year; childhood, from age 1 year until sexual maturation begins; adolescence, which begins with the onset of sexual maturation (puberty) between ages 10 and 15 years and ends when growth in body size is completed (around 18 years); and maturity, which includes the rest of the person's life. A final stage called senescence, or aging, overlaps with maturity.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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