Human Development — Syllabus
CBSE · Class 11 · Psychology
What Human Development covers in CBSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.
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Topics in Human Development
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.
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.
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.
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.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Development across the life span from conception to old age
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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