Human Development

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Growth refers to quantitative changes in physical dimensions like height, weight, and physique. It involves cellular multiplication and proportionate increase in bodily organs. Growth is easily measur…

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Development is qualitative change that continues throughout life, while Growth is quantitative and stops around 18-19 years. Development involves behavioral changes, skill acquisition, and mental proc…

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Maturation is the natural process of achieving complete development of various organs and limbs. It follows a predetermined genetic timetable without interference from experience or training. For exam…

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The two main factors affecting development are: 1) Heredity - transmission of biological characteristics through genes and chromosomes from parents to offspring, and 2) Environment - the geographical,…

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Genotype (Recessive Heredity): Qualities existing in gene combinations that are present internally but not manifested. These latent characteristics may appear in later generations. Phenotype (Dominant…

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1) Biological Processes: Development based on genes, including disorders like diabetes, heart disease, and physiological changes in old age. 2) Cognitive Processes: Mental processes like knowledge, th…

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Dr. Durganand Sinha identified three main environmental divisions: 1) Home - geographical location, type of home, family members, neighbors, toys, and amenities. 2) School - type of school, teaching m…

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1) Sensori-motor Stage (Birth to 2 years): Reflex actions, connecting sensory experiences with physical actions, developing object permanence. 2) Pre-operational Stage (2 to 7 years): Self-centered th…