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Human Development

CBSE · Class 11 · Psychology

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1. Meaning and Nature of Development

  • Development begins at conception and continues throughout life, including decline in old age.
  • Development is progressive, orderly, and predictable.
  • It includes both gains and losses.
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2. Factors Influencing Development

  • Development is influenced by heredity and environment.
  • Genes set limits within which environment influences development.
  • Heredity provides the genetic blueprint, while environment shapes expression.
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3. Context of Development

  • Development does not take place in a vacuum.
  • Bronfenbrenner explained development through nested environmental systems.
  • Microsystem is the immediate setting with direct interaction.
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4. Prenatal Development

  • The prenatal period lasts about 40 weeks.
  • Development during this period is shaped by genetic and environmental factors.
  • Maternal age, nutrition, and emotional state affect prenatal development.

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Development is a pattern of progressiveGrowth means increase in body sizeDevelopment is lifelongBiological processes include body growthGenes provide limits and possibilities

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