Development of conflict involves 5 consecutive stages. These are latent stage, perceived stage, felt stage, manifest stage and aftermath stage.

First Stage: The first two weeks after conception are known as the Germinal stage.

Second Stage: The next six weeks of development are known as the Embryonic stage.

Third Stage: The remainder of prenatal development is known as the Fetal stage.

A stage of development might also be called a phase of development.

The Cumulus Stage