3. Human Development
Human development encompasses progressive changes throughout one’s lifespan, influenced by biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional processes. It involves distinct stages, including prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age, each characterized by unique milestones and challenges. Understanding these stages aids in personal reflection and enhances interpersonal relationships.
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What we have learnt
- Development is a lifelong process that includes both growth and decline.
- Human development is influenced by heredity, environment, and socio-cultural context.
- Key stages of human development include prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age, each with specific characteristics.
Key Concepts
- -- Development
- The progressive, orderly, and predictable changes that occur from conception to death, encompassing physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional growth.
- -- LifeSpan Perspective
- A viewpoint that recognizes development as a lifelong process that includes multi-directional changes and is influenced by historical conditions.
- -- Attachment
- A deep emotional bond formed between an infant and their caregiver, crucial for socio-emotional development.
- -- Cognitive Development
- The development of mental processes such as thinking, problem solving, and understanding, which evolves through distinct stages as proposed by Piaget.
- -- SocioCultural Factors
- The social and cultural influences that shape an individual’s experiences and development throughout their life.
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