It includes both change and continuity in the individual across the life span; the process begins during conception
until birth to death.
Human Development
The progressive increase and continuous advancement of the child from conception to maturity.
Growth
The progressive series of changes that occur in an orderly, predictable, pattern as a result of maturation and experience.
Development
It designates changes which occur in time and is evidenced by increase in size, capacity and proportions.
Growth
It includes structural change and functional change.
Growth
It refers to the increment of bodily tissues, organs and structures.
Growth
What are the 2 Approaches to Human Development?
Traditional Approach
Life-Span Approach
you believe that humans will show extensive change from birth to adolescence, little or no change in adulthood and decline in late old age.
Traditional Approach
you believe that even in adulthood developmental change takes place as it does during childhood.
Life-Span Approach
What are the Developmental Issues?
Nature or Nurture
The Role of Culture
The Role of Gender
Stability and Change
It presents whether inborn tendencies
(nature) or the surrounding world (nurture)
exerts greater influence on development.
Which is more decisive for development -
genes or environment?
Nature or Nurture
The interaction between genes and environment explains a person’s development.
Nature or Nurture
Humans, using their genetic heritages, interact with their environment not as passive recipients, but rather as_______.
active shapers of their destinies
Its role to human development is critical in society, as Interactions with members of different upbringing occur on daily basis.
The Role of Culture
Responses to others who seem different can have serious effects on achievement in school, success in work, and harmonious relationships.
The Role of Culture
It is a powerful psychosocial factor in development.
Gender
Although stereotypical thinking about males and females is slowly disappearing, if people are treated according to rigid role characteristics, then their potential is immediately limited.
The Role of Gender
It encompasses the understanding and internalization of societal norms, roles, and expectations associated with a specific gender.
Gender Identity
Gender identity formation in early childhood is an important aspect of child development, shaping how individuals see themselves and others in terms of gender (Martin & Ruble, 2010). It encompasses the understanding and internalization of societal norms, roles, and expectations associated with a specific gender.
The Role of Gender
Humans show amazing resiliency, which testifies to their ability to change. Yet resiliency has its limits, which testifies to the lingering effects of stability. (Most developmental psychologists
would argue for the presence of both stability and change).
Stability and Change
The belief that personality traits developed in the first 5 years predicting adult personality.
Stability
Personalities are modified through interactions with family, experiences at school, and acculturation.
Change
Two Types of Developmental Change?
Quantitative Change
Qualitative Change
Refers to a change in number or amount (such as: growth in height, weight, vocabulary, aggressive behavior, or frequency of communication).
Quantitative Change
