Growth and Development in Life span deve

Growth and Development in Life Span Development

1. Name of the School: School of Liberal Education Course Code: Course Name: Life Span Development Topic: Growth and Development Faculty Name: DR. ALKA PANDEY Program Name: B.A. 2 nd year

2. Difference Between Growth and Development The term  Growth and Development  are inseparable but different concepts. The terms growth & Development are used interchangeably to refer to the changes that take place in the life of an individual from his birth to maturity. Growth Growth refers to the increase in height, weight, and body size of a person . In biology, growth is considered as the increase in the size of an organ or cell . Development On the other hand, development refers to the growth process where a person can develop concerning physical, mental, social, emotional, moral, etc. Developments depend upon both heredity and the Environment.

3. Difference Between Growth and Development Sl.No. Growth Development 1. It is Quantitative in Nature It is both Quantitative & Qualitative in Nature 2. The term ‘Growth’ refers to physical changes of an individual like an increase in height, size, length, weight, etc. Development refers to overall changes in a physical organ or the structure that results in improved functioning of the physical organ 3. Growth is Purely physical Sense Development is overall, Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, moral, or any other 4. Growth is only a part of the developmental process Development is a complex and comprehensive process 5. Growth is limited to a certain age it stops when maturity has been attained Development is a continuous process starting from the time of conception and continuing until the end of life (Womb to Tomb) 6. Changes produced by growth can be observed and measured directly Developmental changes that result in improved behavior or functioning cannot be measured directly 7. Growth focuses only on one aspect i.e increase in a child’s body size, weight Development focuses on various aspects like interpersonal skills, and intelligence. 8. Growth is an external process Development is an internal process. 9. Growth is structural Development is considered a functional 10. Growth is influenced by the development Development is independent it does not depend upon growth 11. Can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors, such as nutrition and exercise Is influenced by a wide range of factors, including genetics, environment, culture, and experience

4. FACTS INFLUENCING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Early foundations are critical : Early foundations are critical because attitudes, habits and pattern of behaviour established during early years determine to a large extent how successfully individuals will adjust in their later life. Role of maturation and learning in development: Maturation and learning play a significant role in the development. Maturation is unfolding individual’s inherent traits . Learning is development that occurs from experience and efforts on the individual’s part. Maturation provides the raw material for learning. Generally development is influenced by the interaction of both. Development follows a definite and predictable pattern : It follows a definite and predictable pattern. There are orderly patterns of physical, motor, intellectual and speech development. Development is governed by certain laws: ( i ) Cephalocaudal Law – It means that development spreads over the body from head to foot and (ii) Proximodistal Law – It means that development spreads outward from the central axis of the body to extremities. All individuals are different: No two people react in the same way to the same environmental stimuli and, one can never predict with accuracy how people will react to a situation. These individual differences are significant because they are responsible for individuality in personality make up.

5. 5. Each Phase of development has characteristic behaviour: Each Phase has certain characteristic behaviours. The patterns are marked by periods of equilibrium, when individuals adapt easily to environmental demands and as a result make good personal and social adjustment and by periods of disequilibrium, when they experience difficulty in adaptation, make poor personal and social adjustment. 6. Hazards in each phase: Each stage is related to certain hazards such as physical, psychological and environment. These hazards inevitably involve adjustment problems. We should be aware of these hazards because awareness of these makes it possible to prevent or to at least alleviate these. 7. Development is aided by stimulation: While most development occurs as a result of maturation and environmental experiences, much can be done to aid development so that it will reach its full potential. Stimulation is especially effective at the time when ability is normally developing, though it is important at all times.

6. 8. Cultural changes affect the development: An individual’s development is molded to confirm to cultural standards and norms, while changes in these standards affect the developmental pattern. 9. Every stage has social expectation: Every stage has certain societal expectation. The individual will be successful in fulfilling those expectations only if s/he is adhering to the rules and regulations of the family and society. 10. Traditional beliefs : Traditional beliefs about physical and psychological characteristics affect the judgments of others as well as their self-evaluation. So long as these beliefs persist, they have a profound influence on the development pattern.

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