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Growth and Development

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Which of the following best defines growth?

Continuous process of physical, emotional, and intellectual changes

Wider and comprehensive term than development

Qualitative changes in the organism as a whole

Increase in physical size of the whole or any part of the body (correct)

Which term is a wider and comprehensive concept?

Development (correct)

Growth

Physical size increase

Qualitative changes

What does development primarily involve?

Wider and comprehensive term than growth

Measurable increase in weight and length

Physical, emotional, and intellectual changes (correct)

Continuous process of qualitative changes

What is defined as 'the qualitative changes in the organism as a whole'?

Development Signup and view all the answers

Can growth occur without development?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes growth?

An increase in physical size of the whole organism Signup and view all the answers

What does development primarily involve?

Physical, emotional, and intellectual changes Signup and view all the answers

Can growth occur without development?

Yes, growth can occur without development Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as 'the qualitative changes in the organism as a whole'?

Development Signup and view all the answers

Which term is a wider and comprehensive concept than the other?

Development Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the qualitative changes in the organism as a whole?

Development Signup and view all the answers

What does growth primarily involve?

Physical size increase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a continuous process involving physical, emotional, and intellectual changes?

Development Signup and view all the answers

Which term is a wider and comprehensive concept than growth?

Development Signup and view all the answers

Can growth occur without development?

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Study Notes

Growth and Development

Growth and development are not interchangeable terms, despite being commonly used as synonyms.
Growth refers to the physical increase in some quantity over time.
It includes changes in: • Height • Weight • Body proportions • General physical appearance
Growth involves all structural and physiological changes that occur within an individual during the process of maturation.
Examples of growth include: • Increase in weight and height of a child • Development of different organs of the child's body

Life Stages

Life stages include: • Infancy • Childhood • Adolescence • Adulthood • Middle age • Old age

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Test your knowledge on the concepts of growth and development from infancy to old age. Understand the differences between the terms and their significance in human life.