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Nature And Determinants Of Development

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

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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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