Concept of Development

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What does the term 'development' refer to?

Simultaneous qualitative and quantitative changes

How can development be described?

Growth in physical, mental, and emotional state

What does 'growth' refer to?

Increase in weight, height, and body proportions

How is growth related to behaviour?

<p>Growth affects behavior and vice versa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'progressive change' in the process of development?

<p>Change happening at a steady pace</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Herbert Sevenson, how is physical growth described?

<p>'Big and heavy'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of learning according to EL Thorndike?

<p>Any relative permanent change in behavior as a result of practice and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key process in human behavior?

<p>Learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you differentiate between growth and development?

<p>Growth refers to physical changes, while development involves changes in behavior and interactions with the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of development continue even after attaining physical maturity?

<p>Behavioral changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can one measure the height change of a child over a specific period?

<p>By conducting regular height measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Crow and Crow, what does learning involve?

<p>Acquisition of habits, knowledge, and attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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