This definition can be contrasted with that proposed by life-span developmental psychologists: Development is a life-long process beginning at conception and ending at death (Honzik, 1984, p. 309). Development is thus extended to include the whole of life.
A cockroache can live up to 10 days without its head. In fact it doesn't die of suffication but of dehydration.  a cockroach can live up to a week without it's head because â¦it's brain is in its body. 1 person found this useful.
Can You Drown a Cockroach? You CAN drown a cockroach. You can drown a cockroach but it may take several minutes. Some experts have witnessed a cockroach survive more than fifteen minutes under cold water. Interestingly, cockroaches seem to drown more quickly in warm water.