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What does human development refer to?
What does human development refer to?
The pattern of movement or change that begins at conception and continues through the life span.
Which area of development focuses on physical changes in the body?
Which area of development focuses on physical changes in the body?
- Social development
- Physical development (correct)
- Emotional development
- Cognitive development
What is involved in cognitive development?
What is involved in cognitive development?
- Interacting successfully with others
- Learning and use of language (correct)
- Changes in size and shape of the body
- Understanding one's own feelings
Development is a process that ends at maturity.
Development is a process that ends at maturity.
Which principle of growth and development indicates that development is a continuous process?
Which principle of growth and development indicates that development is a continuous process?
The principle of development that suggests every species follows a unique pattern is called?
The principle of development that suggests every species follows a unique pattern is called?
Development proceeds from general to ______.
Development proceeds from general to ______.
Individuals develop at the same rate regardless of gender.
Individuals develop at the same rate regardless of gender.
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Human Development Overview
- Human development is a continuous process from conception to old age, encompassing both growth and decline.
- Development can be characterized as positive or negative depending on various factors.
Areas of Development
- Physical Development: Encompasses changes in body size, shape, physical capabilities, and coordination.
- Cognitive Development: Involves language acquisition, reasoning, problem-solving skills, and organization of ideas, linked to brain growth.
- Emotional Development: Relates to emotional responses and the understanding of one's feelings, including how to express them appropriately.
- Social Development: Focuses on acquiring knowledge and skills for successful interpersonal interactions.
Principles of Growth and Development
- Continuity: Development is a lifelong and uninterrupted process, characterized by changes throughout different life stages, culminating in senescence.
- Sequentially: A consistent developmental pattern is followed across all species, with stages building upon one another in a defined sequence.
- Generality to Specificity: Development begins with broad, general activities that evolve into more specific actions and abilities.
- Differentiality: Individual differences exist in the rate of growth and development, with variations between genders and body parts resulting in non-uniform development trajectories.
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