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.
A Guide to Identifying Common Types of Cockroach Species. Long despised by homeowners, the cockroach is more than just a creepy nuisance pest that can survive freezing temperatures and a week without its head. This hearty creature can pose serious health risks to humans if it finds a way indoors.