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Nature And Determinants Of Development — Syllabus

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

What Nature And Determinants Of Development covers in NIOS Class 10 Psychology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Psychology · 2026-27

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1. Nature of Development

  • Development means dynamic change throughout the life-span, from conception to death.
  • Life begins at conception when the mother's ovum is fertilized by the father's sperm.
  • Developmental changes are orderly, not random.
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2. Key Characteristics and Domains of Development

  • Development is a life-long process that spans from conception till death.
  • Stages are used for convenience, and there is no sharp dividing line between stages.
  • Exact age ranges are arbitrary and culturally dependent.
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3. Stages of Development and Developmental Tasks

  • Development is a continuous process, but stages are identified for convenience.
  • Notable stage theorists are Piaget for cognitive development and Freud for psycho-sexual development.
  • The prenatal period lasts from conception to birth.
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4. Heredity, Chromosomes, Genes, Genotype, and Phenotype

  • Human cells have 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs.
  • One chromosome of each pair comes from the mother and one from the father.
  • Chromosomes store and transmit genetic information.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Development

DevelopmentGrowthMaturationLearningEvolutionDomains of developmentStages of developmentDevelopmental tasks

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Key topics in Nature And Determinants Of Development include Nature of Development, Key Characteristics and Domains of Development, Stages of Development and Developmental Tasks, Heredity, Chromosomes, Genes, Genotype, and Phenotype. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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